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Donald Jones Obituary

Jones, Donald J. Police Commander, 55, of Lemont, passed away January 2nd, 2009, he was a 30 year Veteran of the Lemont Police Department, and former President of the Illinois Police Accreditation Coalition. Dear husband of Paula (nee Bachorz) Jones, loving step-father of Thad (Nicole) Mezyk, beloved grandpa of Sarah, Krystal, and "Baby" Mezyk, cherished son of the late Charles and the late Annette Jones, fond brother of Margaret, Kenneth, and Teresa. Vistation Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont, IL. Funeral Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. from the funeral home, to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Info: Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2009.

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Gayle & Larry Graves

April 30, 2009

Dear Paula and Thad,
I am sorry to hear Don has passed. I actually just heard today. My best memories about "Thad's Dad" are from the Twins Pizza. Larry and I would see you, Paula, and Don with a glass of wine, big smiles, and always a friendly hi.
Our deepest sympathy.

Sarah Zlatos-Andrle

January 20, 2009

Paula and Thad,
I am sorry to hear about Don. I have good memories of Don and your family while growing up a few blocks from you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peggy Daus

January 8, 2009

Paula and Thad.
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. God bless

Greg & Michele Sniegoski

January 8, 2009

As a former Lemonter, I remember Comm. Jones, as a very fair, well respected lawman. Our condoleces to the Jones & Mezyk Familes. God Bless!

Gene and Pattie Banas

January 7, 2009

Our condolences to Don's family, and to his law enforcement family who shared in the good times and stood by him during the trying times. His professional and compassionate service to the Lemont community and to the police department he so proudly served will be missed.

Christina Patterson

January 6, 2009

Paula, Sarah and Family: We were very sorry to hear that Don had passed away. He was a great person and we do remember that he always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry that I could not be there to pay my respects to you in person, but please know that all of you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Also please cherish and hold the memories of him in your hearts forever to help ease the pain as time goes by. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. May God Bless all of you. The Patterson Family

mark conroy

January 6, 2009

I went to college with Don at Southern Illinois University. Always knew he would excel at law enforcement. Will miss his smile and easy going way, although it has been many years since we spoke. God rest his soul.
Mark Conroy

Denise & George Bode

January 6, 2009

Mrs. Jones, Thad and family,
My deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of Don. Although I only knew him a short time, he was an inspiration to me. His love of the job, his determination and his drive were remarkable. My prayers go out to you all.

Pat Hansen (Barry)

January 6, 2009

Sorry for your loss, he was a very good man.

George and Sandy Dvorak

January 6, 2009

Paula and Family,
George and I were so sorry to hear about Don. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor.He was and always will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine Molis

January 5, 2009

Paula, Thad and family, we are so sorry to hear the news. Don was such a wonderful person and always smiling whenever we saw him. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Brian & Christine Molis and family.

David Daus

January 5, 2009

Paula, Thad and family...my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Mary Novak

January 5, 2009

Paula and Thad, you and your family are in my prayers during this time...
Mary Novak

Debbie (Daus) Medlin

January 5, 2009

My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Jeff Lusk

January 4, 2009

Paula, Thad, and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Don for over 20 years and will miss him. I am sending you my heartfelt thoughts during these sad times

Brian Wong

January 4, 2009

Your grief may ebb and flow. It has been said that each of us has this well deep inside of us that can be filled to the brim with grief. Every time we cry, we empty out some of the well. But the well fills again. The level of sorrow in your well may lessen as time passes, but it will never run dry. There will always be birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and those days when the well seems to fill to its brim again. Allow yourself time to remember and mourn. It is part of your healing. Grief is a continuing journey.

Nan Vallone

January 4, 2009

Paula, Thad and family. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life. My family and all the Mezyk's are here for you. Love, Aunt Nan and Uncle Mike

Robert & Anne winkler

January 4, 2009

Don, or as we liked to call him (Donnie or The Little Guy ) will be missed very much. We have know him for 22 years and he was like family. He was a good guy and the streets will not be the same without Donnie AKA The Little Guy. God Speed.

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