Obituaries

Wanda R. Fawcett

October 28th, 1932 – May 17th, 2025

Wanda R. Fawcett, age 92 of Ipava, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 pm Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born October 28, 1932 in Lewistown, Illinois, the daughter of Willis Edward and Letha Mae (Berry) Cooper. She married Delbert “Bud” Fawcett on December 11, 1948 in Lewistown. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2014.

Also preceding her in death were her son Bobby Joe Fawcett, two grandsons; Christopher Fawcett and James Cercone, great-granddaughter Sawyer Ruth Fawcett, two sisters; Wenoa Jean Hadsall and Carlette Patricia Seward and one brother William Clifford Cooper.

Wanda is survived by two daughters; Betty Fawcett (Jaime) Cercone of Lewistown, Barbara Jones of Macomb, Illinois, two sons; Bill Fawcett and Ben (Gretchen) Fawcett, both of Ipava, ten grandchildren; Justin Cercone, Abbie Fawcett, Robert Fawcett, Jena (Larry) Payne, Bryan (Heather) Jones, Jeremy Fawcett, Billy Joe Fawcett, Jr., Clinton (Emily) Fawcett, Brooke (Quinten) VanGIlder, and Allison (Brennan) Klitz, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

She worked for the Lewistown Locker and for Clarytona Manor Nursing Home, both in Lewistown and then worked in the Gift Shop at Dickson Mounds Museum from which she retired in 2003.

Wanda enjoyed crocheting, quilting and reading. Her favorite movie was Pretty Woman and she loved her grandchildren dearly.

Services will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Harris Cemetery, Table Grove, Illinois. Memorials in Wanda’s memory may be given to the Ipava American Legion Auxiliary.

Condolences

May 18th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Jim and Deb Park

May 19th, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to the Fawcett family. I have many fond memories. May she rest in peace.
Sandy Morrison

May 19th, 2025

Condolences to the family

May 19th, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear of Wanda's passing. I enjoyed taking care of her and playing cards every night. We became close friends and I'm going to miss all of her advice and late night talks. My deepest love and sympathy to all of the family and friends. Wanda will be missed by many and will forever cherish the memories we made together. She always treated me like family. I will forever love and miss you Wanda Fawcett.

May 19th, 2025

Fawcett Family,
So sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. Prayers for this difficult time.
Love,
Bob and Susie Bucher family🙏

May 19th, 2025

So very sorry, Prayers for the family.

May 19th, 2025

Dollie Richardson

May 19th, 2025

Thoughts and Prayers for all the family Gaylon and Brianna Malott

May 19th, 2025

Wanda was such a dear lady that will be missed. Prayers for her loved ones

May 19th, 2025

Our condolences to the family.

May 19th, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family

May 19th, 2025

Ben and Gretchen,sorry for your loss.Launi Klitz

May 19th, 2025

Dean and Georgiann Thoughts and prayers for all the family

May 19th, 2025

So sorry for the loss of your Mother! May fond memories help you through this difficult time! Wayne Demott

May 19th, 2025

Praying for Wanda's family and friends to feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

May 19th, 2025

Wanda was a generous and gracious lady, a great mother in law to me, and a wonderful grandmother to Chris. I hope they both are reunited with Bud, and Bobby Joe in heaven. Linda

May 19th, 2025

We're so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She and her husband were good friends/neighbors to our family. Her "big kids" babysat us little Graham kids. We remember having so much fun with all of you. The Family of Robert & Phyllis Graham

May 19th, 2025

Grandmas Wanda will always be a warm and close memory to our kids. She was a wonderful and sweet neighbor.

May 19th, 2025

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

May 19th, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Wanda's family in her passing. She was a wonderful woman and always smiling, loving woman, friendly. I grew up knowing her & Bud plus the entire family. God Bless Everyone. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Lorenda and Alvin Spilker.

May 19th, 2025

Sorry to hear about Ben's Mother passing. She's home with Jesus,Family and Friends !! Will keep your family in my prayers !! God bless and be with you All !!

May 19th, 2025

Condolences to the family. Wanda was always a welcome visitor when she and Bud came to Texas. Her passing has made a hole in my heart. Rest in Peace my sweet friend. 🧡

May 20th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Hugs to all

May 20th, 2025

May God comfort this family in the loss of a mom, grandma and great grandma.

May 20th, 2025

Betty Jo and family, I’m so sorry for your loss, but what a blessing to have had your mother for so many years. With deepest sympathy, Jane (Hughes) Brown

May 20th, 2025

Betty - So sorry to read of Wanda’s passing. Always hard to say goodbye to our Mom’s. Jodie & Robbin Kost

May 21st, 2025

Sorry to hear about Wanda’s passing. Prayers for peace to the whole family. Terry & Rhonda Palm

May 21st, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.🙏 Kathy (Ellison) Watson

May 21st, 2025

So sorry for you loss. I sure do miss sitting on the porch swing with Wanda. She was always so sweet and gracious, such a dear friend and neighbor. And she was an incredible blessing to our kids. Love and miss you Miss Wanda! Praying for the entire family. Doug & Kim Krukewitt & family

May 22nd, 2025

Deepest condolences to all the family. Wanda and Bud were my parents best friends going all over together. Texas, Florida and all the flea markets.dad and Bud to races and coffee. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Betty sorry I couldn't make today but you were in my thoughts. Mary ( Schnarr) Woodruff & family

May 30th, 2025

I Just heard that Aunt Wanda had passed she was such a nice lady loved seeing her at Bernadot sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady prayers too you all