Obituaries

Jane E. Wagner Gaffney

September 22, 1925 - September 6, 2012

Jane E. “Judy” Wagner Gaffney, age 86, of West Chicago, formerly of St. Charles, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL.  She was born September 22, 1925, in Oak Park, the daughter of Paul and Jane (Allen) Milnamow. Judy was very much a “people person” and enjoyed life to the fullest.  She loved her family and vacationing in Florida.  She was a member of the Pottawatomie Garden Club, St. Charles Country Club, and a very special “bridge club”.  She is survived by her children, Jack (Bette) Wagner of St. Charles, Mike (Joan) Wagner of St. Charles, Jane (Steve) Strait of Sudbury, MA, Dave (Corinne) Wagner of NM, Jim Wagner of St. Charles, Dan (Sue) Wagner of St. Charles, Bobby Wagner of Misercordia Home Heart of Mercy, Steve Wagner of Oswego; twenty-one grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, and her dear friend Mario Matatesta. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Wagner, her second husband James Gaffney, her son Paul Wagner, daughter Ann Lishamer, and her brother John Milnamow. Visitation will be held 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 9, 2012, at Moss-Norris Funeral Home 100 South Third Street St. Charles, IL. Funeral services will begin with prayers from the funeral home 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 10, 2012 before proceeding to St. Patrick Catholic Church 400 Cedar Street St. Charles, IL to celebrate Mass at 10:30 A.M.  Interment will follow in Prairie Cemetery. 

 

Memorials

IIn lieu of flowers contributions in Judy’s memory may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy 6300 North Ridge Chicago, IL 60660.

Guest Book

  • CHARLS LINDER Sympathy to all from the Linder families.
  • Terry Andrew Jack... I'm sorry to read about the passing of your mother. She certainly left a legacy for those of us in St. Charles.
  • Bill and Mary Ellen Borman Our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers.
  • Eileen Riordan Ackerman How deeply saddened I was to learn of the passing of my dear, wonderful Aunt Judy.She was just so much fun to be with. I will always remember her wonderful laugh! My love and prayers are with my Wagner cousins and their families. Judy was the best!
  • bdoleson Jane, My deepest sympathy and thoughts to your family during this most difficult time. In reading about your Mom, I can only think you are very much like her...Full of love for family and friends and very much a people person... May your wonderful memories sustain you.... Remember always she will live on..in the way we live, and the way we love... Beth Oleson
  • Lynda Bolding My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry for your loss.
  • Christine Pomroy I am truly sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family as you celebrate your mother's life and the joy she brought to you, your siblings, extended family, and friends.
  • Judy Malecot My sympathy to all the Wagner children. Judy was a wonderful mother and kind and generous lady. I have many fond memories of our times together. Special love to Mike and family. Judy Gaffney Malecot
  • Sherry Douglas My deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  • Steve and Kathi Gaffney Judy was a very important part of our lifes, and we will miss her. Our love and prayers for the Wagner family.
  • Christine Nathan I am thinking of you and your family during this sorrowful time. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
  • Mary Jo & Rick Kohlhagen Judy will be sorely missed. We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  • Mark, Christy, Eva, and Zoe Wetzel Our deepest condolences to your family. You are in our prayers.
  • Jim & Sue Wade We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with the Wagner family