Lois "Jeannie" Jones, 61 of rural Springfield

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield, with burial in the Springfield Cemetery, rural Springfield. Visitation will be at the Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home in Springfield from 12 noon to 7 pm Tuesday, followed by a prayer service.

Lois "Jeannie" Jones, daughter of Lloyd C. and Joyce Mae (Balvin) Halsey, was born March 19, 1947 at Yankton, SO. She died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at her home under hospice care. Jeannie attained the age of 61 years, two months and seven days.

Jeannie attended country school in the Springfield area and graduated from Springfield High School in 1965. She received a one year secretarial degree from Southern State College in Springfield. Jeannie worked over 20 years at a gas station in Springfield and for Halsey Construction Company for over 14 years.

Jeannie married Elmer C. Jones on June 23, 1991.

Jeannie was a member of the United Church of Christ in Springfield. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of crocheting, reading, gardening and fishing. Jeannie was always happy and displayed a positive attitude on life.

Thankful for having shared her life are her husband, Elmer; three step children: Brad and wife, Becky Jones, Brian Jones; Shelly Hegge and husband, Jason; six granddaughters: Shaden, Jenna, Bree and Madison Jones and Courtney and Jordan Hegge; brother, James and wife, Cheryl; sister, Shirley "Skip" Bochman and husband, Jim; mother-in-law, Dorothy Jones, all of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Jeannie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sheran Bochman; and father-in-law, Elmer A. Jones.