Mark A. Jones

Mark A. Jones 80, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 4:40 A.M. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

He was born on June 18, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, the son of Francis B. “Shorty” and Kathryn (Mang) Jones. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1961 and served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. On June 3, 1967, at St. John Lutheran Church, Rochester, he married Diane K. Wilkes, and she survives.

Mark had worked for various car dealerships in Rochester and after retirement he enjoyed working at Bloomin’ Corner. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1343. He was one of the founding members of the Rochester Girls Softball League. In his spare time, he enjoyed following all his grandchildren’s sporting events and enjoyed helping out his neighbors with snow removing or collecting leaves.

Survivors include his wife, Diane Jones, daughters, Ann (John) Clark, Rochester, Indiana, Kristine (Troy) Bixler, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Jace Bixler, Westfield, Indiana, Caden Bixler, Rochester, Indiana, Sabrina Bixler, Rochester, Indiana, sisters, Lana (Larry) Kuhn, Denver, Indiana, Jane Sprague (Bob Myers Sr.) Mexico, Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Kent Jones and brother-in-law, Larry Wilkes.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Compassionate Health Center. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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