Hiroko Jones Obituary (1935

Hiroko Jones, 88, of Normal, passed away on February 23, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Hiroko was born on February 1, 1935, to Iichi and Yuki Shimura. She married Ralston Jones on May 9, 1964, he passed away on June 10, 2022. She is survived by her two sons, Brian and Kevin Jones. Hiroko immigrated to the US with her husband in 1964 and they eventually settled into a life with their two sons in Bloomington/Normal in 1972. In 1994 she proudly became a US citizen. Hiroko was many things to many people. Along with wife and mother she had a varied career including working for the US Navy and the Illinois Agricultural Association. She played a crucial role in Mitsubishi coming to town and she treasured her time as an educator with the Unit 5 school district. She was an integral part of the Sister City Program, the International Students Friendship Program at ISU and many other organizations, clubs and groups including being an active member of Second Presbyterian Church. Her cremation has been entrusted with Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church, 313 N East St, Bloomington, IL 61701. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.