Karen Rae Jones 81, of Decatur, IL passed away at 11:14 a.m., Thursday June 8, 2023, in her residence.
A memorial service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday on June 16, 2023, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery, Harristown, IL. The family will host a visitation on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com.
Karen was born January 24, 1942, in Decatur, IL the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Eugenia Catherine (Andrews) Skelton. She had retired as a secretary for the Mt. Zion School District #3 and later went on to work as a secretary at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Karen married Joseph Francis Jones on April 9, 1961. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2004. Karen was a member of East Park Baptist Church.
Surviving are her children: Todd J. Jones (Pammella) of Decatur, Troy E. Jones of Decatur, Kent E. Jones (Jeanne) of Wichita, KS, Karianne M. Wilson (Dan) of Deer Creek, IL, Kristal L. Renken (Brian) of Peoria, IL and Timothy B. Jones (Leslie) of Normal, IL; sister: Tracie J. Thompson (Neil) of Decatur, IL; brother: Gary I Skelton (April) of Mesa, AZ; thirteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren also survive.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one great granddaughter.
Nina Maria Kays, nee McClung, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away on June 7, 2023, age 90.
She was born in 1933 in Nicholas County, West Virginia, the daughter of John and Hattie McClung. She married James E. Kays on November 20, 1954. Nina was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. She was a well-known and loved member of the community, having worked at the Mt. Zion Post Office for many years. Her greatest joy came from hosting family gatherings, surrounded by those she loved.
Surviving, her husband, James Kays of Mt. Zion, and her children: Randy Kays (Paula) of Pensacola, FL; Karen Statzer (Shawn) of Kirkwood, MO; grandchildren: Justin Kays (Melissa), Nicholas Statzer (Michelle), Alexander Kays (Erica), Jeremy Kays (Carla), Victoria Kays and Gabrielle Statzer; and five great-grandchildren; brothers: James of Leivasy, W VA and Gene (Lou Ann) of Powhatan, VA.
Preceding her in death was her dear son William.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, 105 W. Main Street, Mt. Zion, IL 62549. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by interment at Mt. Zion Township Cemetery, Mt. Zion, IL. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Nina may be directed to Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, 345 W Main St., Mt. Zion, IL 62549.
Susan E. “Sue” Wilson 72, of Mt. Zion, IL passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday July 18, 2023, in Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield, IL.
A funeral service to honor Sue’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church, Mt. Zion, IL. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday evening July 21, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Sue’s memory to the LOGOS program at the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at dawson-wikoff.com.
Sue was born February 15, 1951, in New Haven, IL the daughter of Cecil and Mildred (West) Bosaw. She married Doyle W. Wilson on December 21, 1969. Sue had worked as an Educator for Decatur Public Schools, the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and for DOVE. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church and enjoyed helping others. Her greatest passion was her family and friends especially her grandchildren. Sue loved to laugh and share stories with all who knew her.
Surviving is her husband Doyle of Mt. Zion; son: Todd Wilson (Laurel) of Austin, TX; daughter: Molly Tenuto (Steve) of Mt. Zion; grandchildren: Skyler Tenuto, Madalynn Tenuto and Cole Wilson.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
