John E. Jez, 87, of Tony, died on May 5, 2024 at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judy, his daughter; Julie (Mike) Carlsen, daughter-in-law; Bonnie, granddaughters; Lisa (Aaron) Engel and Amanda Carlsen, Jessica and Jordan Stearns, great-grandchildren; Camille and Wesley.

He was preceded in death by his son John Jez, Jr., sister; Rozana Peterson, brothers; Joseph Jez and Thomas Jez, and grandson Brian Carlsen.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.