Suzanne "Sue" Jones

Suzanne “Sue” Jones, 91 of Seaton, Illinois, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Clarrisa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Per her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery, Seaton, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercer County Senior Center or the Seaton Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

Sue was born on April 12, 1934, in Aledo, Illinois to Manuel & Norine (Becker) Guy. After high school graduation, she attended the University of Iowa. She was a stewardess for several years for United Airlines, until she met the love of her life, Ward Jones. Sue and Ward were married on August 26, 1956, at the Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2006.

Sue was a dedicated homemaker, who enjoyed caring for her family and attending her children and grandchildren’s events. She was a progressive 91-year-old who embraced technology and used it to stay in touch with her family on a daily basis. She was a member of the Center Presbyterian Church, Oakview Country club and a 70+ year member of Chapter H, PEO. She enjoyed playing bridge and golfing and was club champion at Oakview Country Club. Sue loved her pets, and always had either a cat or dog, or both at home.

Sue is survived by her children: Dr. W. Scott & Linda Jones of Roseville; Christopher & Karen Jones of Seaton and Elizabeth & Joseph Schaub of East Dundee, IL; grandchildren: Nicholas & Stacey Jones, Gregory & Kara Jones, Brian & Anna Jones and Katie & Samuel Rowe; and great-grandchildren, Kenlee, Veda, Kipton, Parker, Jacob, Olivia and Theodore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister and brother-in-law, Marian & Charles Hicklin.