Obituaries

January 14, 1922 to June 28, 2013

ROYAL CENTER - Helen M. Jones, 91, of Star City passed away at 5:45 p.m., Friday, June 28, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on Jan. 14, 1922 in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Blanche (Morrison) Clary. On Feb. 2, 1942 she married Roy M. Jones. He preceded her in death on March 2, 2008.

Survivors include her children, Sammy K. Jones (Pam) of Star City, Rex E. Jones (Connie) of Indianapolis, Joan Z. Marks of Indianapolis and Susan Machata of Florida; grandchildren, Debbie (David) Applegarth, Scott (Jamie) Marks, Morgan Jones, Joshua Jones, Christy (Craig) Coon, Ryan (Leah) Jones, Amy Jones, Michael (Juliana) Machata, Matthew Machata and Jessica (Julio) Delgado; and great grandchildren, Jacob, Nicholas and David Applegarth, Cooper and Layla Marks, Sophia and Aidan Jones, Lindsey, Lucas and Katelyn Coon and Andrew Michael Machata.

She was also preceded in death by brothers, Cecil and Russell, sisters, Ruth, Bernice, Charlotte and Bonnie Lou, and, son-in-law, Richard “Dick” Marks,

Mrs. Jones was a 1940 Lucerne High School graduate. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was very proud that all 10 of her grandchildren graduated from college.

Helen was a 1940 Lucerne High School graduate. She was a member of Star City United Methodist Church. She was a lifelong farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking but most of all spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Helen was very proud that all 10 of her grandchildren graduated from college.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel; and also one hour prior to the service on Monday. The funerall service will be at 11:30 a.m., Monday (July 1), at the funeral home with Pastor David Sommers officiating. Burial will be at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley’s Children’s Hospital.