Virginia Ruth Wendt's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in Watson, Illinois

Virginia Ruth Wendt

April 23, 1928 - September 19, 2023 (95 years old)

Watson, Illinois

Virginia Ruth Wendt's obituary , Passed away on September 19, 2023 in Watson, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home

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Virginia Ruth Wendt

April 23, 1928 - September 19, 2023 (95 years old)

Watson, Illinois

Virginia Ruth Wendt Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Virginia Ruth Wendt of Watson, Illinois, who passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virginia Ruth Wendt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Loy and Caroline Loy (Hook); her sons, Kenny Wendt and Ralph Wendt; her husband Henry Wendt; her granddaughter Jodi Wear; her great grandchildren, Hope, Grace Chasteen and Matthew Rincker; her siblings, Rita Yocum, Robert Loy and Irene Pocrnich; her sons-in-law, John Barbara and Ted Dhom; and her siblings-in-law, Mark Pocrnich, Robert Yocum, Ervin Yocum and Frankie "Joy" Loy.

She is survived by: her children, Linda Dhom of Newton, IL, Larry Wendt (Karen) of Effingham, Janice Wear (Jack) of Effingham, Peggy Wendt (Mike Robertson) of Jackson, MO, Becky Heuerman (Tim) of Teutopolis, Don Wendt (Kristy) of Sigel, Karl Wendt (Jackie) of Teutopolis, Jackie Strohl (Kurt) of Watson and Steve Wendt (Anita) of Lucas, TX; her daughter-in-law Rita Wendt of Montrose; and her sisters, Mary Lou Yocum of Edgewood, Susan Feldhake (Jim) of Effingham and Judy Ochs (David) of Bulverde, TX. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary or Sacred Heart School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



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Sep 22

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Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

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Sep 23

Funeral Mass

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
405 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401

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