Alonzo Paul Janes Obituary (1934 - 2009)

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend A. Paul Janes, 75, Rockton, Illinois, passed away at home on December 16, 2009 from a long struggle with multiple myeloma. Paul was born on September 20, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri to Fredrick Arlo and Blanche (Steele) Janes. On October 2, 1953 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Scriven at Central Christian Church in Rockford, Illinois. From that union were born three children. Paul was well known in the area for his landscaping abilities. Employed by Wagon Wheel Resort for over 20 years. He was involved with the building of Red Barn Golf Course and it’s maintenance for many years. He was greens Superintendent at Ledges Country Club and for Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club for several years. He was employed for 25 years by Bill and Jayne Bryden at Bryden Motors of Beloit, Wisconsin. Co-owned with his wife Paul Janes Lawn Care for over 40 years. Paul leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Barbara of 56 and a half years, daughter Laura Gayle Janes and her son Jared Paul Janes all of Rockton, Illinois; daughter Jonie Janes Gosnell and her sons Joshua Paul (Bobbi Jo) Gosnell and Jacob Alan Gosnell, all of Machesney Park, Illinois; son Randall Paul (Jana) Janes and his son Martin Paul Janes, all of Rockton, Illinois; sisters Darlene (Pete) Annis and Yvonne (Ross) Bixs of Ottumwa, Iowa; brothers James (Betty) Janes of Bloomfield, Iowa and Larry Gene (Mary) Janes of Des Moines, Iowa; brother-in-law Phillip Scriven of South Beloit, Illinois; many nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives and dear friends Estell Childs and Deanna Williams. Paul was predeceased by parents, mother and father-in-law Lawrence and Nellie Scriven; son-in-law Robert Gosnell in 1994, two infant brothers; godmothers Pauline Stevenson who attended his birth and Gayle Manners. The family wishes to thank Dr. William Edwards, Jeanne O. and staff of Act Medical Group and Dr. David Hansen and staff. No one could have received better care over the years he was ill. Also wish to thank Dr. Craig January of UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home 767 N Blackhawk Blvd Rockton, IL from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday. Private burial will be held in Rockton Township Cemetery.