Born: January 1, 1935 - Deceased: August 21, 2024
Jeanette Wadsworth, nee Cook, age 89, originally of Belleville and Rock Falls, IL, born on January 1, 1935, in Joliet, IL, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Bria Nursing Home in Columbia, IL.
Jeanette was a skilled and dedicated RN. She graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in 1956, and worked at Belleville Memorial Hospital for 25 years. During the 90s, she provided home nursing services in Rock Falls and the surrounding communities. In her free time, she enjoyed playing the piano and serving her church.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Robert Wadsworth
- Infant daughter: Diane Elaine Milligan
- Son: Steven Milligan
- Parents: Dwight and Evelyn, nee Flight, Cook
- Sister: Louise Garland
- Grandson: Paul Kirby
Jeanette is survived by her:
- Daughter: Karen Kirby of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren
- Amy (Craig) Mahlke
- Travis (Jacen) Shoemaker
- Great-grandchildren
- Clara Mahlke
- Violet Mahlke
- Bennie Kirby
Services: Private family Interment.
