DWIGHT – Edith Ann Wagner, 90, of Dwight passed away at 5:37 a.m., March 8, 2020 at Evenglow Lodge, Pontiac. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., today, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury, with Pastor Mike Ebersohl officiating. Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church, Dwight. Duffy-Pils, Fairbury, has charge of arrangements. Ann was born May 8, 1929 in Joliet, a daughter of Nelson M. and Helen Simpson Mundell. She married Richard Charles Wagner on July 24, 1949 in Joliet. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2018. Also preceding her in death was their only daughter, Susan, in 1964. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Anita Wagner of Bloomington; and many nieces and nephews. Ann performed many clerical duties for the Dwight Correctional Center for 30 years. She also farmed with her husband in the Campus area. Along with her husband, Ann received her private pilot’s license and then obtained her commercial pilot’s license. She enjoyed spending time in the plane with her husband and the two of them enjoyed traveling extensively over the years. Although Ann resided in Joliet during her childhood, she enjoyed many trips to Fairbury to visit her grandparents, and considered it a second home. A guest registry is available at www.duffypilsmemorial home.com

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