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Wanda Fusinato Obituary
Born: September 15, 1956; Peoria
Died: July 2, 2020; Crete
SPRING VALLEY – Wanda Fusinato, 63, of Spring Valley, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her daughter's home in Crete.
Funeral services will begin at Noon, on Thursday, July 9, at the First Congregational Church of Peru. Pastor Johnson will officiate. COVID-19 precautions will be followed. Masks are required, and capacity limits are in place. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation for Wanda will be held from 10 a.m. until 11:45 a.m.Thursday at the church. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is assisting the family.
Wanda was born September 15, 1956 in Peoria to Wayne and Faye (Haun) Rebholz. She graduated from Putnam county high school in 1974 and married Dennis Fusinato on November 9, 1979 in Ottawa. Dennis preceded her in death on May 8, 2014. She had worked at Bassick's, Hobbs, and Eakas. Wanda volunteered at Illinois Valley Pads and for several church events. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Peru.
Wanda had an unmatched love for the Illini, the Bears, and especially the Cubs. She enjoyed participating in church events and services. She loved all things weather related and always looked forward to the "Cousin's lunch." Her favorite pastime was babysitting her great-granddaughter. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
She leaves behind two daughters, Amanda Fusinato (Eric Reeser) of Spring Valley and Leslie Fusinato (Rodney White) of Crete; her siblings, Michael (Renee) Rebholz of Peru, Vicki (Paul) Diaz of Spring Valley, Bob (Debbie) Rebholz of L'Anse, MI, Pam (the late Randi) Kneebone of Granville, Jeff (Pinky) Rebholz of Peoria, Tim (Barb) Rebholz of Henry, and Dori (Terry) Hatton of Henry; three grandchildren, Sean (MaryCate Smith) Riordan of Spring Valley, Cortnie Riordan of Peoria, and Micah Cole of Spring Valley, as well as her great-granddaughter, Mariellen Rose Riordan; her two fur babies, Cocoa Faye and Rocky Balboa; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Lori Rebholz; and one infant brother, David Rebholz.
Pallbearers will be Mike And Ryan Diaz, Jeffrey Rebholz, Benjamin Eckert, Mike, Josh, and Cory Rebholz, and Andy Kneebone.
A guestbook may be signed and memories shared at bartofh.com.
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Dave Sharp
August 3, 2020
Leslie I'm so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Janice Rutkowski
July 28, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joyce Marshall-Lipka
July 11, 2020
We had many good chats and discussions. I always enjoyed these so very much. May you RIP and love and sympathy to all your family and friends. We will always remember you.
Janie & Jeff King
July 9, 2020
To all of Wanda's close family & friends. Sorry to hear of her passing. You all have our deepest sympathy.
Karen Rietgraf
July 8, 2020
SYMPATHY and PRAYERS to the FAMILY!!! Wanda you are FOREVER in my thoughts good friend!!! Will miss our TALKS & cousin lunch with you!!! RIO Wanda!!!
Robin Pearson
July 8, 2020
Sending peace, love, and light to all of you! Love and prayers!
Esha Rebholz
July 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We will miss you Wanda. She was always smiling and every conversation was filled with laughter.
MaryAnn Kinkin Walz
July 7, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Wanda Fusinato. Our mother, Vina Kinkin always enjoyed talking with Wanda at church . She was a very special woman.
July 7, 2020
Wanda you are going to be so missed! Leslie and Mandy your in my prayers and Im sending hugs!! May you RIP Wanda with your loving husband! You will surely be missed! Love Sharon (Friend)
Brenda Johnsen
July 7, 2020
Deepest sympathies to Mandy and Leslie. We were neighbors when my daughters were your playmates.
Billie Jean and Jim Taylor
July 6, 2020
Wanda always had a smile on her face. She will be missed by many.
Rick Fusinatto
July 6, 2020
We will sure miss Wanda coming to our Cousin lunches...just a wonderful person. Together forever now with Dennis. R.I.P.
Joe@ Jim Taliano
July 4, 2020
Joe and I are so sorry for your loss, Wanda was a Good Long time Neighbor and Friend, Dennis @ Wanda together in each others arms, Joe and Jim Taliano
Bess Moore
July 4, 2020
So sorry to hear about Wandas passing! She will be missed! ❤❤❤
Jan Rutkowski
July 4, 2020
Wanda will be missed by all that knew her. I worked with her and always had fun with her. You have my sympathy.
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