Nancy Anne Wack
Nancy Anne Wack of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away at home on December 6, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born in St. Louis on November 22, 1961.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband Gary of 41 years, and by her daughters Mary and Barbara, who will forever miss her advice, her sass, and her ability to make even the worst day better. She is also survived by her clingy cats—Rosie, Brian, and Keegan—who are still wondering where their favorite human and professional petter has gone. She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Carol Fuchs (Constantine); half brother Michael Stewart; brother-in-law David Wack; nieces Nancy Fuchs, Jennifer Bradshaw, and Jill Stewart; nephews Theodore Fuchs, Michael Fuchs, Jason Wack, and Bryan Wack; and many cherished friends and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Theodore Constantine and Lorraine Marie (née Fortune) Constantine.
Nancy was a retired college professor and hospital chaplain who somehow managed to be both wise and wonderfully sarcastic at the same time. She loved fiercely and laughed loudly. Her home was a vibrant reflection of her personality, including a pink living room. That was Nancy in a nutshell: unapologetically herself, joyfully colorful, and never afraid to make her world a little brighter.
She found joy in her flower gardens, rescuing animals, and collecting antique and vintage treasures, especially blow molds (of which she insisted one could never have too many).
Known for being a “get even, not angry” kind of woman, Nancy approached life with personality, humor, and a deep sense of compassion. She leaves behind a space in many hearts that can never be filled, but we will remember her wit, her sarcasm, her stubborn streak, and her loving heart fondly.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Crestwood Animal Shelter, an organization close to Nancy’s heart.
Mary our thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you. We didn’t really know your mom, but she had to be very special cause you are certainly a joy to know. She will always be with you. Just close your eyes and say her name and you’ll feel her hugs. Love, Kate and John Terveer
It is with sincere sympathy that we extend our condolences for your loss. We pray that you will find healing, comfort and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ who loves you beyond measure!
Death is something we will all encounter and if we don’t make a decision now before we die, about giving our lives to Him, we will face serious consequences for rejecting Him and His love for us, after our departure from this world. Jesus paid a tremendous price for us by taking the wrath of God on the cross, on our behalf, for our sins and rebellion against God. God, being our Creator, sent Jesus, His Son, to lay down His life for us, so we would never have to face God’s eternal judgement once we leave this earth. Death is not the end for any of us. We will all live on, but where is determined by whether or not we surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is the only way to God the Father and to our salvation from sin, death and destruction. Jesus is only a prayer away. A simple prayer like “Lord Jesus, I believe you are God’s Son who He sent to pay the price for my mistakes, sins, and rebellion against God. Please forgive me for all I have done in rebelling against you, Lord.
I now give and surrender my life to you and ask that you be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for saving me from God’s eternal judgement and allowing me to now be a part of you and your royal family forever. In your name, I pray. Amen. ” God bless you and keep you always during this hour of your grief. I pray you will realize that you’re never alone when you’re in Christ Jesus. His Word guarantees us He will never leave or forsake us.