Jayne Ellen, nee Utz, Wasson, 82, of Sparta, IL; born on September 20, 1936 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
Mrs. Wasson was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church where she was also a member of the St. Ann Altar Sodality. Jayne loved to read and work puzzles. She also enjoyed looking out her window to watch the hummingbirds visit. Most of all she was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents – John and Dorothy, nee Emge, Utz. Her husband – Jimmie Wasson who passed away on July 30, 1990. One brother – Norbert Utz.
She is survived by her children – John (Sande) Wasson of Sparta, IL; Joyce (Steve) Crowe of Freeburg, IL; Jim (Terrie) Wasson of Sparta, IL. Her grandchildren – Sydney Wasson; Nate Wasson; Daniel Wasson; Katie (Ryan) Rusteberg; Adam (Sarah) Crowe; Andrew (Alan) Wasson; John Paul (Kellie Anton) Wasson; Matthew (Shana) Wasson. One great-grandson – Cullen Wasson. Jayne was also looking forward to meeting her new great-granddaughter that will be arriving in September. Also survived by one sister – Dorothy Hentzel of New Athens, IL as well as nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorials may be made to the Sparta Public Library.
Condolences to the family may be expressed on line at www.heilschuessler.com.
Visitation: Friends may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, IL on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm (Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 5:00pm) and on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 9:00am to 10:00am.
Funeral: A mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Sparta, IL on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 10:00am with Father Vincent Mukasa officiating.
Interment: Burial will be held at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements
Jayne was my Ist cousin and more important my closest friend for my preteen & early teen years. I was her Maid of Honor and have so many memories and stories. I’m really sad tonight. Love you Jayne.
ReplyTo John, Joyce and Jim, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was out of town during the funeral and was sad to hear the news. I have a lot of fond memories of Jayne during my younger years when John and I hung out a lot together, and I remember her always being kind and thoughtful. You will be missed Jayne, RIP.
ReplyI am truly sorry for your family’s loss. I pray that you can find comfort and strength in God’s loving arms.
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I am truly sorry for your family’s loss. I pray that you can find comfort and strength in God’s loving arms.
To John, Joyce and Jim, my deepest sympathy for your loss. I was out of town during the funeral and was sad to hear the news. I have a lot of fond memories of Jayne during my younger years when John and I hung out a lot together, and I remember her always being kind and thoughtful. You will be missed Jayne, RIP.
Jayne was my Ist cousin and more important my closest friend for my preteen & early teen years. I was her Maid of Honor and have so many memories and stories. I’m really sad tonight. Love you Jayne.