John Wray Wasson, 84, of Somonauk passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 7, 1935 in Aurora, IL. the son of Joseph S. and Edna V. (Short) Wasson. He married Joan M. Hauser on June 27, 1959 in Aurora, IL. He was a member of Union Congregational Church in Somonauk. John worked for Nicor Gas for thirty-six years retiring in 1993. He belonged to numerous committees at church, enjoyed gardening, working on the computer, he was a handy man that could fix anything that was asked of him. Most of all John loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Joan, one daughter, Jeanene Wasson of Aurora IL.; one son, Jeff (Katie) Wasson of Somonauk, IL.; one granddaughter, Jenna Wasson of Somonauk, IL. and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Wasson and one sister Joni Knox.
John’s funeral service will be attended by family only, but guests are welcomed to join us on Facebook. Private family funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home Somonauk, IL., with Pastor Theodore Engelsdorfer officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign our online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com .
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL. 60552
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He is survived by his wife, Joan, one daughter, Jeanene Wasson of Aurora IL.; one son, Jeff (Katie) Wasson of Somonauk, IL.; one granddaughter, Jenna Wasson of Somonauk, IL. and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Wasson and one sister Joni Knox.
John’s funeral service will be attended by family only, but guests are welcomed to join us on Facebook. Private family funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home Somonauk, IL., with Pastor Theodore Engelsdorfer officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich, IL. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Union Congregational Church in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign our online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com .
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-2363
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