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Edith "Edie" Eileen Jaudon, 86, of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away on March 18, 2025, at the Arc at Dwight, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Wilmington, Edie married Johnny Jaudon and enjoyed a career in office work before working in the security department at a local nuclear power plant. She was a devoted member of St. Rose Catholic Church and known for her hospitality, decorating skills, and love for her beloved dog, Stormy. Edie's feisty personality, sense of humor, and strong family values will be cherished by all who knew her. She is survived by her brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and her favorite "grandson". Private family services will be held at Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington, with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Cremation and memorial arrangements are entrusted to Reeves, Fruland and Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory. Contributions in her memory can be made by ordering memorial trees or sending flowers through the funeral home website.

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