Margaret Evert “Maggie” Wasson-Pratt, 82, of Galena, IL, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home. A funeral mass will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, February 23, 2024, at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where a parish rosary will be recited at 3:15 PM. The burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. She was born September 29, 1941, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Cleland and Jane (Sheean) Evert. Maggie graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1959. She married Andrew Wasson in Galena on March 20, 1970, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2000, after thirty years of marriage. Maggie later married William Pratt in Galena on October 18, 2002, and he survives. She was employed in the Galena School system for many years as a certified and dedicated teacher’s aide, which brought her much pride and joy. Maggie loved animals, sweets, and movies; two of her favorites were Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing. In her life, she wanted to be remembered as an exceptionally loving and wonderful wife and mother. Family always came first in her life. She is survived by her husband, William; her children, Rose, Michael (Connie Pladson), Christine, Patrick, and Barry (Rhonda) Wasson; her stepchildren, Vicki Johnson, Todd Wasson, Craig (Jean Petsche) Pratt, and Gary Pratt, and Sheri (Gary) Schardt; grandchildren, Chase and Drew Wasson, Nicole Johnson, and a very special niece, DJ Weisbrod, a nephew, Bernard Hesse. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Anthony Girot, and two sisters, Mary Cornick and Frances Evert, a nephew, Francis Hesse, and a stepson, Jay Wasson. The family wishes to thank Bill Houy, Dr. Kirkendall, and nurse Kate, and Dr. Hermann for all the excellent care they provided for our mom. Memorials will be distributed to her favorite charities.
Margaret “Maggie” Wasson-Pratt
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Maggie will be missed by all who knew her, my deepest sympathy to all of your family. Will be praying for all of you.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom – I had the chance to talk to her once – may she rest in peace
Thoughts and prayers to the families. Maggie was a very kind and wonderful person.
Thinking of you!
Susan (Murphy) & Michael Roth
Very sad to see this, our thoughts are with you.
Maggie was a very sweet, very loving Aunt! She loved her dogs and her family with all her heart! She will be truly missed! Gone but not forgotten!
Love,
Bernie Hesse V (nephew)
Thoughts and prayers go out to Mike and his extended family on the loss of “Maggie”. I always stopped by for a visit and good conversation when visiting from Chicago. She was so proud of her heritage and loved her family dearly! May she rest in peace.
To Maggie I will say I will see you again someday my friend and I will miss you. Mike and family you knew how amazing she was and oh how she loved you all. Peace be with her and with you.
I was heart-broken to hear of Maggie’s death. I am visiting my son in Georgia this week, so I won’t be able to be there for her visitation and funeral. My condolences to all of Maggie’s family, but especially to Mike, Chris and Rose, who might remember me best. Maggie was the best para a teacher could ask for. She was so hard-working and cared so much for the students. She was so much fun to work with as well. Always a sense of humor to keep up our spirits. It was a privilege to know her and to work with her. I couldn’t have gotten through my own divorce years without her as my extra set of ears to listen. May she always be in our hearts and memories until we see her again. Send me a message sometime when things settle down. [email protected]
Barb (Small) Pfeiler
Patrick and Family,
I am sorry for your loss ~ may your sweet, loving Mom rest in peace. She created a beautiful family and undoubtedly touched many lives with love.
God Bless ~
I am so sorry for your loss. The Wasson family will always hold a special place in my heart.
I am so sorry for your loss. Maggie was such a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor and loving heart. She was so patient and caring with all the children she worked with at the Primary School and a good friend to my mom after my dad passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs.🙏🏼
Rosie,Mike, Chris, Pat…We were so sorry to learn that you had lost your Mother…she certainly fought the good fight. We have many good neighborhood memories: like the day that Chris Roth and Mike Wasson decided to cut each others hair!!! Please accept our deepest sympathy and know that we will keep her in our prayers..Mary and Bob Roth