Bates County News

Monday, June 2, 2025

"Jill" Tiona, 68, with No Public Services


 

Diana "Jill" Tiona's wishes were to be cremated.  There are no public services.  Contributions to Butler Rehab and Healthcare Center in Butler, Missouri.  Arrangements under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555), Butler.  Online condolences www.schowengerdtchapel.com.

Diana "Jill" Tiona, age 68 of Butler, Missouri died Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Butler Center in Butler.  She was born November 1, 1956 to Jim Tiona Jr. and Florilla Frieze Tiona in Butler.

Jill is survived by one son, Nick; one daughter, Joni; mother, Frosti; one brother, Jimmy and his Texas family; and one sister, Crissi.  Jill was preceded in death by her father, Jim Tiona Jr.

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