Bertha (Becky) Jones
Bertha (Becky) Jones, 90, of McGregor, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Great River Care Center, McGregor.
Bertha Mae was born on Sept. 9, 1927, to James and Sylvia (Barnhart) Harry in Osterdock. She attended country school.
Bertha was united in marriage with Harley C. Jones in 1943. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary. What made her smile were friends, family, hugs and sharing Christ. She enjoyed music, dancing, outdoors, fishing, hunting and family getting together playing cards and jenga.
Bertha is survived by her children, Sylvia (Ron) Hollenberger, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Ron (Mary Alice) Jones, of Prairie du Chien, Wis., Ervin (Mary A.) Jones of McGregor, and Sheila (Michael) McHone, of Tavares, Fla.; grandchildren, Kim, Rod, Mark, Emily, Bridget, Tom, Tammy, Heidi, Tiffany, Stephanie, Rebecca and Katrina and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Harley; daughter, Sandra Kay; parents, James and Sylvia Harry; and siblings, Jessie Kramer, Frank Harry, Hazel Grossbier and Kenneth Harry.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a funeral on Saturday, Oct. 28, at Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home, McGregor. Rev. Deb Parkison will officiant and provide music. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor. A luncheon will follow at Backwoods Restaurant, McGregor. Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, McGregor, is helping the family with arrangements.