Janet (Jan) Jones passed away November 2, 2023. Jan was born July 17, 1945, in Austin, MN to Russell and Eleanor McAllister. She graduated from Pacelli High School and Ausin Technical School of Nursing. Jan then moved to Rochester and joined the staff of Rochester Methodist Hospital. Over the years she held various medical positions. The last twenty years, before her retirement, she was employed by Bear Creek Services.

Jan met John Paul Jones on her first day in Rochester. She found him unforgettable and after over fifty-five years of marriage and two great sons, she still found him unforgettable! When her boys were in school Jan was very active in the PTA, served on the Parent Advisory Board and chaired many fundraisers to buy the students supplies and equipment. Never one to miss her sons' events, she was thrilled to follow her grandchildren's activities as well.

Jan loved concerts, a good book, celebrating her Irish heritage (although part German), DIY projects and helping others with theirs. Mostly she cherished time spent with family and friends.

She would describe herself as a gray-haired lady with a caring heart who loved to laugh and hopefully was kind to all.

Jan is survived by her beloved husband John Paul; sons James Casey Jones (Beth), Joel (Greta) Jones; grandchildren Joseph, Cailin 'Beverly' and Katherine Jones; siblings Ron (Nancy) McAllister, Gary McAllister, Deb (Bob) Embrickson; nieces and nephews and in-laws Kate (Fidel) Ros, Kim, Karen, and Kurt Kohler along with extended family and friends.

The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the wonderful people who helped her through this journey. Special thank you to Dr. Roberto Benzo and the Mayo Hospice Team for their extraordinary care.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, November 16, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with a luncheon following the service in the River Park Reception Hall. Visitation will be held one hour prior. The burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or the Salvation Army.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com