Obituaries

Dixie L. Fenner

October 24th, 1952 – September 17th, 2025

Dixie Fenner, 72, of Colchester, IL, passed away at 10:30 pm on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 24, 1952, the daughter of Richard and Hazel (Robertson) Danner.

Dixie is preceded in death by her parents and one brother; Donald Danner.

She is survived by her four children; Troy (and Renee) Engle of Colchester, Tracy Engle of Bushnell, IL, Marty Shanks of Colchester and Larry Fenner of Bushnell, six grandchildren; Tyler, Adriana, Alisha, Kevin, Trevor and Karston, three great-grandchildren; Amelia, Aiden and Alex, two brothers; Rick (and Ollie) Danner and Marty (and Wendy) Danner, and one sister; Zelma (and David) Shughart.

Dixie worked in home health care for several years. She was also a talented cook and worked as a cook for several different places, including schools, WIU and The Elms.

Dixie enjoyed BINGO, fishing, two step dancing, card games and several simple things. She loved her family and grandchildren. The holidays were a special time for Dixie because she loved family gatherings, easter egg hunts and cookouts. She loved animals, especially horses. She also raised shih tzu’s and yorkshire terrier’s.

Services will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor David Keithley will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Condolences

September 18th, 2025

Dixie was a remarkable person. She was an even more caring grandmother to my sweet boy Karston. I felt honored to have known her. Thoughts and prayers go to the family!

September 18th, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dixie was a great woman. Loved working with her. She make you laugh.
Heather Worthington-Asher

September 19th, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to all.
God bless, Jerrie Ann Walters, Marc Coursey & Family

September 19th, 2025

We are sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for her family.Bob and Melba Baket

September 19th, 2025

We send our thoughts and prayers to your family. I always loved working with Dixie. She was a hard worker and knew how to have fun. We had a lot of good times in the kitchen at The Elms. Brian and Sabrina Pilger

September 19th, 2025

I have known Dixie Fenner for many years! From walking Beans to Detasleling Corn and working for Pioneer! At times we would laugh until we cried !
R.I.P Dixie

September 19th, 2025

I have known Dixie Fenner for many years! From walking Beans to Detasleling Corn and working for Pioneer! At times we would laugh until we cried !
R.I.P Dixie

September 19th, 2025

I have known Dixie Fenner for many years! From walking Beans to Detasleling Corn and working for Pioneer! At times we would laugh until we cried !
R.I.P Dixie

September 19th, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of this lovely, energetic, and fun little lady. Our condolences to her children, grandchildren, brothers and sister and to all who knew and loved her. John & Sandy Bybee

September 19th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. She and I had a lot of good times. She is one of my best friends

September 19th, 2025

My condolences to the family.
Sandy Morrison

September 19th, 2025

Condolences to Dixie's entire family and to her close friends. May she be with God in His paradise. Janis Weaver

September 19th, 2025

Rest easy Dixie.. Love you Lori & Merlin

September 19th, 2025

Have known Dixie since I was a small child. So many memories will always cherish her love and friendship RIP my friend.

September 19th, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family! Love & God Bless, Marie & Gary McCombs

September 19th, 2025

Condolences and prayers to family and friends.

September 20th, 2025

Love you, Dixie.

September 20th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Dixies passing. We played together as kids at Uncle Phil and Aunt Doris Robertsons