Wanda L. Polson

Wanda Polson 1932 - 2015 WASHINGTON, IL — Wanda Louise Polson, 83, formerly of Princeton, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at Washington Christian Village in Washington, Ill. Wanda was born June 14, 1932, in Rochelle, the daughter of Clair and Alice (Jaenecke) Breckenridge. She had three siblings, including the late Delmar Breckenridge (survived by wife, Ruth) of Racine, Wis., and the late Norma Breckenridge of Rochelle. Her sister, Dorothy (Harry) Roland of Rochelle, survives. She married Frederick "Fritz" Binz on March 4, 1952. He died Dec. 18, 1958. Wanda married Mervin E. Polson of Tiskilwa on Aug. 11, 1963. They were married for 50 years, and he preceded her in death in 2013. Two sons, Michael Binz and John Binz, also preceded her in death. Among those who will cherish her memory are her children, Dan (Anne) Binz of North Augusta, S.C., Sue (Ernie) Palos of Crystal Lake, Diane (Alan) Kessler of Dallas, Ore., and Carol (David) Rest of Washington, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Wanda will forever be remembered for her dedication to family, her strong faith, and her unwavering work ethic at home and on the farm. Never one to complain, she quietly saw to everyone's needs before her own. She was a talented seamstress and an award-winning pie maker who loved her flower garden and grew (and canned) a tremendous vegetable garden each year. Her compassion for and her kindness toward all things in life will be deeply missed. A memorial service, officiated by the Rev. Norman Femrite, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the First Lutheran Church, 116 N. Pleasant St., Princeton. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Princeton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois Cancer Care Foundation in Peoria or the First Lutheran Church in Princeton. The Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences and tributes may be left for the family at www.norbergfh.com. The family wishes to thank all of the employees at the Moehle Supportive Living Center, Washington Christian Village and OSF Hospice Services.

Wanda L. Polson

June 14, 1932 - December 8, 2015