Carolyn J. Jones

Carolyn J (Ahrens) Jones, 81, of Union (formerly of Huntley) peacefully passed to eternal life on Saturday, October 7, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Carolyn was born on August 22, 1942, the daughter of Fred and Florence Ahrens. She grew up on a farm in Huntley, graduating in 1960 from Huntley High School. On February 8, 1964, Carolyn married the love of her life, Jim Jones, at Trinity Lutheran Church. They raised their four daughters, Donna, Lonna, Joann and Janis in their hometown of Huntley. Carolyn’s deepest love was her family, and she made them a priority in all she did. Her greatest joy was having her family at home and sharing in their laughter. Carolyn was an avid baker and loved to sew, which continued throughout her lifetime. Every summer you’d find her making jams, canning pickles and freezing vegetables. Carolyn was committed to her church and community, teaching Sunday school and serving on the Alter Guild at Trinity Lutheran Church. She served on the Board of Education of the Huntley School District. Carolyn enjoyed her coworkers at DFC Transportation, where she worked for many years. In 1990, Carolyn and Jim moved to a small farm in Union where they continued gardening and also grew acres of hay. From her farming roots, Carolyn loved the farm life and driving the hay baler. Their grandchildren love being on the farm and baling hay with their grandparents. Grandma loved to spoil them with home baked treats. In Union, St John’s Lutheran was Carolyn’s church home, where she served as past president of Ladies Aid. Carolyn treasured her many dear friends at St John’s Lutheran Church. Carolyn is survived by Jim, her loving husband of nearly sixty years; her daughters, Donna (Jed) Wing, Lonna (Brett) Roesslein, Joann Jones (Bob Doyle); son-in-law, Jeff (Cheryl) Halat; eight grandchildren, Lauren (Scott) Martin, Alayne Wing, Brenna Wing, Daimon Roesslein, Dillon Roesslein (Meghan Weiss), Jill (Brant) Smith, Bridget Halat (Bryce Bedeker), Mitchell Halat; four great-grandchildren, Anderson, Mila, Ingrid and Brigham; sister, Janet (Jim) Hulke; brother, LeRoy (Phyllis) Ahrens; and many nieces and nephews. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Janis Halat; brother, Lawrence Ahrens; and two nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at St John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St, Union, IL from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and on Friday, October 13, from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St John’s Lutheran Church or Wounded Warrior Project.

Carolyn J. Jones

August 22, 2023 - October 7, 2023