Jess A. Thevenow Obituary (1955

Mr. Jess Allen Thevenow, age 54, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on October 23, 1955 in Madison, Indiana, the son of James Thomas "Tommy" Thevenow & Mary Louise Williams Thevenow. He was a 1973 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School and attended technical college in Indianapolis. He was united in marriage on January 21, 1974 to Loretta Fox and to this union came one son to bless their home. Jess was able to do anything for a living. He worked as a correctional officer at the Madison State Hospital, was employed at Grote Industries, worked as a contractor during the construction of the Charlestown State Park, worked as a computer technician at Jefferson Proving Ground for 15 years and was employed for the last 12 years with Gaylor Inc. as an Industrial Electrician. Jess loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and participating in pioneer reenactment rendezvous'. He was a muzzle loading enthusiast and was a member of the National Muzzle Loading & Rifle Association and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in downtown Madison. He also enjoyed the company of his family & his many friends. Jess died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:33 a.m. at the Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. A LOVING FAMILY Jess will be missed by his wife: Loretta Fox Thevenow of Madison, Indiana; his son: Jess Allen Thevenow Jr. & his wife Melanie of Manville, Indiana; his grandson: Ruben Dakota Thevenow; his granddaughter: Samantha Ann Jones; his mother: Mary Louise Williams Thevenow of Hanover, Indiana; his brother: Steve Thevenow & his wife: Gearleen of Scottsburg, Indiana; his aunt: Lynn Deans of Virginia Beach, Virginia; several nephews, nieces, cousins & his beloved dog: Katie. He was preceded in death by his father: James Thomas "Tommy" Thevenow & his brother: William Robert "Billy" Thevenow. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 1:00 p.m., by Reverend Ken Rodenburger & Reverend Mike Straub at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 12 Noon until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Jess A. Thevenow, please click here to visit our sympathy store.