Linda L. JONES

Chounard Linda L., age 49, of Ramsey, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with melanoma. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Laura Jones; and father-in-law, Richard "Porky" Chounard. Survived by husband, Joe; daughters, Nikki Chounard of Ramsey, Maria (Brian) Bunes of Ham Lake; grandsons, Tyler and Caden Bunes; brothers, Duane (Millie) Jones of Coon Rapids, Lyle (Margaret) Jones of Ramsey, Harris (Yolanda) Jones of Ham Lake; sister, Arlene (Jim) Kent of Dalbo; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and "very best friend" Diann Rosburg of Ramsey. Funeral services Monday 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3812 229th Ave. NW, St. Francis. Interment West Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove. Visitation 4-8 PM Sunday at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. "Special thanks to Allina Hospice and to all of Linda's medical caregivers the past two years." Thurston-Lindberg 763-421-0220 Published in the Star Tribune from 6/25/2005 - 6/26/2005.