Dorothy L. Jons

October 25, 1929 - May 30, 2019

Dorothy L. Jons, 89, of Minden, formerly of Axtell, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Minden with the Rev. Julius Tvrdy officiating. Interment will be held following services at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell. The family has honored her wishes for no visitation or Rosary service. Memorials in Dorothy’s honor are kindly suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church or to Bethany Home in Minden. Craig Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy was born on October 25, 1929 in Neligh, Nebraska to Henry and Mildred (James) Lampman. She grew up in the Anoka and Butte, Nebraska area and attended Butte Public Schools. On April 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Jons in Butte and to this union, three children were born: Jerry, Larry and Bob. The couple later divorced. Dorothy was employed by Mosaic at Bethphage in Axtell for many years. She was an exceptional cook and baker. She loved making pies and cooking came naturally to her. She had a true passion for feeding people. She also enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family and close friends. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Jerry Jons and wife Jeanne of Minden, Larry Jons and wife Maxine of Minden, and Robert Jons and wife Pam of Holdrege; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond Lampman and wife Marilyn; sister, Margaret Thomassen; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Paul Lampman and Laura May Schmitz. Tributes of memory can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com.