Professor Irene Neu Jones, 96, of Marietta, Ohio, died Friday, October 5, 2012, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. Professor Jones was born March 21, 1916 in Cincinnati, OH, to Frederick F. Neu and Mary Clara (Holderman) Neu. She graduated from Marietta College in 1944 with a degree in History, and obtained her PhD in History from Cornell University in 1950. As a professor of History, she dedicated the next 66 years of her life to the education of college students and the expansion of their knowledge of history. During her active professorial career, she held numerous chair positions. Upon her retirement from full time teaching, she was named Professor Emeritus at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., in November of 1986. She was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marietta. A strong supporter of the Legacy Library of Marietta College, Irene was an active volunteer there until her death. She also served on the board of directors of The Women's Home of Marietta. She was married to Robert L. Jones on November 29th, 1976. She is survived by 10 nieces and nephews and Robert's two daughters. She was preceded in death by Robert, her husband, Marie Lauber, sister, William J. Neu, brother, and Viola M. Conrady, sister. A Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fourth Street, Marietta, at 1:00 PM. Family and friends may call at the church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for visitation. Donations may be made to the Legacy Library of Marietta College or The Women's Home of Marietta, OH. The Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is handling arrangements, and to send a message of sympathy and for many other resources related to his services, please visit www.cawleyandpeoples.com
To order
memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Professor Irene Dorothy Neu Jones, please visit our
flower store.
