Barbara A. Jones, 89, Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at 12:01 pm in her home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN. Entombment will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Michigan City, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Thursday at the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel.
She was born January 9, 1936, in La Porte, IN, to the late Albert and Irma (Buckingham) Kashmer. On January 14, 1956, in La Porte, IN, she married Jerry Jones, who preceded her on August 10, 2020.
Surviving are four daughters, Jeri Ann (Eldon) Juby of Michigan City, IN, Pam (Rick) Voss of Michigan City, IN, Judy (Bill) Steiner of Portage, IN, and Jennifer (Daniel) Buckner of Bell Buckle, TN; eleven grandchildren, Amanda Juby, Claire (Nick) Juby Krause, Ryan (Lana) Voss, Scott (Christy) Voss, Corey Voss, Katy (Brian) Shea, Kelsey (Ben) Steiner, Abby (Greg) Dandurand, Allison (Harley) Rowell, Jerrod Buckner and Max Buckner; twelve great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Kramer, Leo Kramer, Clark Voss, Simon Voss, Felix Voss, Jamin Jordan, Jerry Shea, Ellie Shea, Zuri Steiner-Walker, Zoe Steiner-Walker, Myla Rowell and Reese Rowell; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Jones of Bull Shoals, AR.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Mark Jones; grandson, Christopher Juby; and two brothers, Paul Kashmer and Robert Kashmer.
Barbara retired after 30 years as a Paraprofessional for the Michigan City Area Schools. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Michigan City, IN, Michigan City Senior Center, Delta Wives, and a volunteer at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. Barbara enjoyed playing cards and reading. She loved the Lord and had great faith, having passed away with a smile on her face.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
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