Jed Clifford Weldon Obituary (1950 - 2010)

Jed Clifford Weldon, 59, of Rockton, IL passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, November 17, 2010. Jed was a fun-loving, caring Husband, Dad and Grandpa. He enjoyed spending his mornings working out at Northpoint Wellness and his afternoons at Ray’s swapping jokes and telling stories with his coffee-drinking buddies. His favorite vacation spot was at the family’s cabin in Longville, Minnesota, aka Swimasota, where many happy times were spent and memories created. For 26 years, he and his partner Gary Anderson owned and operated Winnebago Foundry in South Beloit, IL. He was an avid marathon runner; recently he completed the Chicago marathon along with his sister, daughter-in-law and Mike Elsen. Most of all, he enjoyed watching the Bears beat the Packers while sitting in his “Lazy Jed” chair. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Jean Weldon. He is survived by his wife, Toni Weldon; his favorite son Matt Weldon (Nikki); his daughter Jenny Weldon - “Doll Baby”; grandchildren Tatum, Brooklyn and Jack; his brothers Bill Weldon (Jan), Chuck Weldon (Diane); sister Jody Gleasman (Dan) and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his sister-in- laws Sheila, Stacey and Sara and his traveling companion Wrigley. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010 at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL. Funeral ceremonies will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the funeral home with Reverend Daniel Herman of Old Stone United Church of Christ officiating with burial following in Roscoe Township Cemetery, Roscoe, IL. In lieu of flowers, Jed would have wanted donations made to your favorite charity or to your local Tea Party organization.