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Lois Maxine Jones
Lois Maxine Jones
Cedar Rapids
Lois Maxine Jones, 71, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on April 30, 2023, after a long illness.
Lois was born Dec. 7, 1951, to Carolyn Hagerman Blair and Merl Blair in Belle Plaine, Iowa. She was a graduate of Kennedy High School and a proud member of the Blair family. She was known for her love of cats, motorcycles, and her many cherished friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Jones; daughter, Michelle (John) Herbst; step-children, Matthew (Erin) Wilde, Andrew (Lisa) Kubicek and Emily (Casey) Ford; as well as seven step-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service at the Buffalo United Methodist Church, 1000 30th St. NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to C & W Rustic Hollow Shelter, Nashua, Iowa.
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