Michael E. Jones

HOSKINS -- Funeral service for Michael E. Jones, 69, of Hoskins will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Reverend Terry Buol officiating the service. Burial will take place at Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery (87542 563rd Ave), rural Carroll, NE. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post #16, V.F.W. Post #1644, both of Norfolk, the Nebraska American Legion Riders, and the United States Army Honors Guard. Michael passed away at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk on Thursday, November 29, 2018 due to illness. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Michael was born in Norfolk on December 9, 1948 to O.J. and Marcelyn (Isom) Jones. He graduated from Randolph High School in 1968 from which he then joined the Army Reserves in January 1968 of which he served for nine years. Michael was in the 1012th General Supply Company in Norfolk. He was a Senior Wheel Vehicle Mechanic and an MP. On October 27, 1973 he married Debbra A. Gnirk from Hoskins. To this union, they had four children: Michelle, Joshua, James, and Sarah. In 1980, he formed a partnership called Kudera-Jones Construction. They built anything from custom homes to garages, and even repairing fence lines during the hard times. He was the person that everyone in town knew and asked for help on everything from detailed woodworking to mechanical repairs. There was always a cold beer in the fridge and stories to tell until all hours of the night. He was honest with everything in life and had the attitude to go with it. He always took care of his “little birdies and duckies.” He spent time with his grandkids, building Legos and sharing the stash of cookies in his truck. He lived life to the fullest, riding his Harley to get breakfast on Sundays and to Sturgis every August. He loved big puzzles, model air planes, gas engines, and tractors. There was always something to tinker on. Michael said you may or may not like me, but you will remember me. He touched all of us in different ways. His family and friends will cherish the tools, knowledge, and sincerity he left to guide to us. Michael is survived by his wife Deb; his son Joshua of Hoskins; his son James and his wife Jodi of Pierce; his daughter Sarah of Dayton, OH; his brother Thomas and his wife Vicki; his three grandsons, Beau, Konnar, and Brysan; and eleven nieces and nephews. He is preceeded in death by: his daughter Michelle; his parents, O.J. and Marci Jones; his sister Sally Long; and his father- and monther-in-law, Robert and Mardelle Gnirk. Organist for the service will be Jeannie Marotz. Casket bearers will be Roger Kudera, Matthew Gnirk, Neil Walker, Jake McDaniel, Andrew Beckman, and Lon Grothe. Honorary casket bearers will be his grandsons, Beau, Konnar, and Brysan. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Michael E. Jones

December 9, 1948 - November 29, 2018