Illinois SR 498: MEMORIAL-DONALD JONES

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SR0498LRB104 16099 LAW 29400 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened 

3to learn of the death of Donald "Don" Jones of Mahomet, who 

4passed away on October 5, 2025; and

5 WHEREAS, Don Jones was born on January 9, 1939; and

6 WHEREAS, Don Jones, before beginning his long career in 

7tiling and carpeting, worked as a suit salesman at Jos. Kuhn & 

8Co. and as a mechanic at Arrowhead Lanes; he became a skilled 

9craftsman, spending many years with Tile Specialist before 

10retiring; and

11 WHEREAS, Don Jones was an active member of the Mahomet 

12Masonic Lodge #220, serving in many positions over the years, 

13and a proud member of the Champaign County Radio Control Club, 

14where he enjoyed building and flying model airplanes; and

15 WHEREAS, Don Jones was known for his strong work ethic and 

16generous heart, and he often split wood to raise money for 

17scholarships and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in 

18need; and

19 WHEREAS, Don Jones loved hunting, fishing, bowling, and 

20golfing; he also loved working, staying busy, and contributing 

SR0498- 2 -LRB104 16099 LAW 29400 r

1to his community; and

2 WHEREAS, Don Jones was preceded in death by his daughter, 

3Debbie Wesselmann, and his granddaughter, Tori Wesselmann; and

4 WHEREAS, Don Jones is survived by his wife of 66 years, 

5Mercedes Jones; his daughter, Terri (Phil) Campbell; his 

6son-in-law, Brent Wesselmann; his grandchildren, Dustin (Maci) 

7Campbell and Ashley (Sean) Wonderlich; and four 

8great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

9 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 

10ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of 

11Donald "Don" Jones and extend our si