James “Jimi” Delezen, father of our editor and creative director Joani Delezen, passed Monday morning. We want to let her friends know that the Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home of Milton.
At Jimi’s request, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the MHS Quarterback Club. – Read more .
The Independent News offices will be closed Thursday afternoon.