Obituaries

February 23, 1943 to September 17, 2015

ROYAL CENTER - Mary Jane Koons, 72 of Royal Center, passed away at 10 p.m., Thursday, September 17, at her residence.

Born Feb. 23, 1943 in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Emron Jr. and Annabelle (Doen) Bonnell. On Aug. 30, 1961, she married Robert L. Koons, he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Randolph L. Koons (Angela) of North Carolina and Aaron R. Koons (Lisa) of Royal Center, daughter, Sandra L. Little (Raymond) of Lebanon, brother, Clifford Bonnell (Wanda) of Winamac, sisters, Faith Poindexter (Richard) of Wolcott, Peggy Shidler (Richard) of Logansport and Cathy Farmer (Kevin) of Iowa, sister-in-law, Mary Lou Bonnell of Winamac, 4 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

She was also preceded in death by brother, Paul A. Bonnell.

Mrs. Koons was a 1961 Star City High School graduate. She formerly worked in the office at Dye Lumber in Royal Center for 10 years and she also formerly worked at Community State Bank. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pulaski where she was active in the Christian Mothers.

Per Mrs. Koon's wishes, her services were private and burial was at Kistler Cemetery, Royal Center.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Royal Center.