Jonathan “Jon” B. Anderson, formerly of Mt. Zion, Illinois, age 58, passed away in Eminence, Missouri on March 9, 2021. He was born on October 5, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois to the late John “Fred” and Edith (Nichols) Anderson.
Jon worked at Caterpillar in Decatur, Illinois as a Maintenance Mechanic for twenty-five years. He served in the US Army stationed in Hawaii from 1981 to 1984. He loved music and the Minnesota Vikings.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Russell, Charles, James, and Thadly.
He is survived by his daughters, Holley (Paul) Fannin and her children, Paul III and Tessa Fannin, Emily (Collin) Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, and Amelia Anderson; brother, Danny (Jen) Anderson; aunt, Janice (Keith) Powell; uncle, Buckey (Irene) Nichols; the mother of his children, Cathy Anderson; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be held for close family and friends at a later date. Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Eminence. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
