Darcy Jean Wilson

Darcy Jean Wilson, a soul that will live on with us for forever, passed away unexpectedly on March 2nd, 2017. Darcy was born in Waukegan, IL on August 25th, 1966. Darcy grew up in Zion, IL and Sarasota, FL. On April 19th 1988, she married and had two beautiful children. Darcy loved her family deeply. Her surviving children remember her as a driven, brilliant woman and a patient mother who encouraged them to pursue their goals. On May 25th, 1998 Darcy asked the lord into her life and became a born again Christian. She loved God and found solace in his word. Darcy also suffered from addiction, a disease she struggled with for many years. While she was unable to overcome that battle, she was a fierce and persistent fighter who lived every day of her life as fully as she could. Darcy is survived by her parents, Patrick and Kelly Short; her children, Lindsay Swetavage and Clay Wilson; her grandmother, Lucille Childs; her brothers Christopher Short and Trae Short; her grandchildren Colton and Timothy Swetavage; her sister in laws Christine Short and Jeni Short; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, and nephews. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her. Funeral services will be held at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, Illinois on March10th, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 with a short service to follow. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The WISH House in Woodstock IL.