John Edward Jez, Jr., of Tony, died on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2021 at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire, after a 3-1/2 year battle with cancer.

John was born to John, Sr., and Judy Jez, in Tomahawk, on Dec. 2, 1962. His family moved to Tony in 1967. He was together with Bonnie Jez for 9 years, and they were married in Tony on Sept. 15, 2018.

He is survived by his step-daughter, Jessica Stearns of Tony and Jordan Stearns of La Crosse; and his sister, Julie (Mike) Carlsen of Trempealeau County.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 34, Tony, WI, 54563.

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

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News and may be viewed here.