Vicki Jones Obituary

Age - 80

September 11, 2023

Cedarburg, WI

Vicki Lee Jones of Port Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Milwaukee on January 23, 1943. Vicki retired from St. Camillus Hospital in Wauwatosa after many years of dedicated service. A private family celebration will be held.

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