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▰ Robert "Bob" Watson

Died December 14, … More Information
Robert "Bob" Watson, of Danville, Illinois, died on December 14, 2005. Robert was 45.
Obituary published: December 15, 2005 in "Sun-H (MS)"

▰ Robert Watson, Sr

Died December 13, … More Information
Robert Watson, Sr , born March 19, 1931 joined the Lord December 13, 2015 in Danville, Illinois. Robert was 84. Tags: #Dessie
Obituary: Robert was born on 19, 1931 and passed away on , 13, 2015. Robert was a resident of Danville, Illinois at the time of passing. Robert was married to Dessie.

▰ Robert Watson

Died October 20, … More Information
Robert Watson, born April 12, 1941 died October 20, 2015 in Marquette Height, Illinois. Robert was 74. Tags: #Peoria #Howard #Edith #Watson #Sharon #Tonya #Alexander #East #Shawn #Hutchinson #Robert #Pekin #Kelley #Finck #Chillicothe #Shane #Wagnaar #Courtland #John #Kansas #Janice #Paso #Army #Department #Sergeant #First #Church #Marquette #Green #Packers #Swan #Memory #Military #Honors #Benevolent #Midwest
Obituary: Robert L. Watson 74, of Marquette Heights, passed away 20, 2015.

Born 12, 1941 in Peoria, Ill. the son of Howard L. and Edith (Stroupe) Watson; he married Sharon A. Reeder May 11, 1985 in Peoria and she preceded him in death May 8, 2012.

Surviving are his children, Tonya (Trent) Alexander o f East Peoria, Shawn W. (Staci) Watson of Hutchinson, KS, Robert L. Watson of Pekin and Kelley (Mike) Finck of Chillicothe; step-sons Shane (Donna) Wagnaar of Courtland, IL and John (Kim) Wagnaar of Kansas City, KS; one sister, Janice Watson of El Paso, IL, 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Robert was a US Army Veteran and enjoyed a career with the Peoria Police Department, retiring after 32 years with the rank of Sergeant.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marquette Heights. He was also a Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Graveside rites will be held at 10:00 am , 24, 2015 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria with Military Honors rendered by the US Army.

Memorials may be made to the Peoria Police Benevolent Association or to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.

▰ Robert Watson

Died October 20, … More Information
Robert Watson, born April 12, 1941 passed from this life on October 20, 2015 in Bartonville, Illinois. Robert was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Cindy & Casey Brewer, Stephanie, Jack Kazense, Jennifer Grimm, Ashley Edwards/ Watson, Nate Hurn

▰ Rita J Watson

Died October 26, … More Information
Rita J Watson, born August 18, 1938 passed away peacefully October 26, 2016 in Pontiac, Illinois. Rita was 78.

▰ Richard Paul "Dick" Watson

Died December 27, … More Information
Richard Paul "Dick" Watson, of Peoria, Illinois, departed this life Sunday December 27, 2020. Richard was 91.
Obituary published: December 28, 2020 in "Journal Star"

▰ Richard D Watson

Died September 25, … More Information
Richard D Watson, of Illinois, born in St Louis, Missouri, entered eternal life September 25, 2010. Richard was 91.
Obituary published: September 26, 2010 in "The Beacon News"

▰ Richard D Watson

Died February 15, … More Information
Richard D Watson, age 79 of Arlington Heights, Illinois, passed from this world into the next February 15, 2007.
Obituary published: February 16, 2007 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Richard A Watson

Died August 21, … More Information
Richard A Watson, 59, of Springfield, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 21, 2001.
Obituary published: August 22, 2001 in "Journal Star"

▰ Richard E Watson

Died March 27, … More Information
Richard E Watson, born December 9, 1928 departed this life Sunday March 27, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Richard was 86. Tags: #Grand #Peoria #Richard #Spring #Township #Tazewell #Louis #Jennie #Watson #Mahala #Pekin #Rosemary #Eilks #Surviving #Scott #Chesterfield #Lauri #Omaha #Wanda #Arlington #Annette #Brown #Havana #Kevin #Green #Also #Georgia #Clemente #Rose #Dale #Wilma #High #Will #Maurie #Manager #Data #Vice #Systems #Senior #President #Chief #Officer #Cardinal #Central #Insurance #Statistical #First #Methodist #Club #Board #Governors #Advisory #Illinois #Preston- #Crematory #Doyle #There #Inurnment #Glendale #Gardens #Court #Alzheimer #Association #Chapter #West #Avenue #Pets #Seniors #Edwards
Obituary:
PEKIN ~ Richard E Watson, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 10:02 p.m., , 27, 2015 at Grand View in Peoria.

Richard was born 9, 1928 in Spring Lake Township, Tazewell to Louis O. and Jennie (Hundt) Watson.  He married Mahala Huber on 11, 1955 in Pekin.  She preceded him in death on May 8, 1976.  He married Rosemary (Earhart) Eilks on 28, 1978. 

Surviving are his wife Rosemary, of Pekin; three children, Scott (Marcy) Watson of Chesterfield, MO, Lauri (Doug) Sea of Omaha, NE and Wanda Watson of Arlington Heights, IL; two step children, Annette (Bob) Brown of Havana, IL and Kevin (Carrie) Eilks of Green Ridge, MO; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Also surviving are a sister in-law, Georgia Watson of Pekin, two sisters, Wanda Clough of San Clemente, CA and Rose Watson of CA, and one brother, Dale Watson of Pekin. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Don Watson and a sister, Wilma Schappaugh.

A 1946 graduate of Pekin Community High School, Richard worked for Will Harms Co., as well as Maurie’s in Pekin, before he began working at Pekin Insurance in 1954 as a machine operator in the statistical department.  He was later named supervisor of the same department.   He was subsequently promoted to Manager of Data Processing, Vice President of Systems and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer before his retirement from Pekin Insurance in 1989.  He was an avid golfer, and a longtime fan of St. Louis Cardinal Baseball.  He also loved wood working, lawn and landscape work and doing home projects. 

Richard was a member and president of the Central Illinois Insurance Accounting and Statistical Association.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pekin, and a member of the Pekin Country Club, where he formerly served on the Board of Governors.  He also served on the Data Processing Advisory Committee of Illinois Central .

A private family service will be held at Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Pekin, with the Rev. James McClarey and Rev. Judy Doyle officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Inurnment will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to Alzheimer’s Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 612 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614 or to Pets for Seniors, P.O. Box 64, Edwards, IL 61528-0064 (www.petsforseniors.org) or a charity of the donor’s choice. 

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ Richard Paul Watson

Died December 24, … More Information
Richard Paul Watson, born January 16, 1929 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 24, 2020 in Pekin, Illinois. Richard was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Jim Didonato, Kevin Gregory, Linda Robertson, Bobbi Prather, Ed Moeller

▰ Richard E Watson

Died March 27, … More Information
Richard E Watson, born December 9, 1928 passed away peacefully March 27, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Richard was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Gordon Walker, Dawn Depeugh

▰ Reider W Watson

Died May 19, … More Information
Reider W Watson, of Urbana, Illinois, passed from this life on May 19, 2001. Reider was 70.
Obituary published: May 20, 2001 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Reider W Watson

Died May 18, … More Information
Reider W Watson died unexpectedly on May 18, 2001 at the age of 70 in Urbana, Illinois.
Obituary published: May 19, 2001 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Rebecca Ann "Becky" Watson

Died April 28, … More Information
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Watson, of Eldorado, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she April 28, 2000. Rebecca was 50.
Obituary published: April 29, 2000 in "Evansville Courier (IN)"

▰ Reba Watson

Died July 19, … More Information
Reba Watson, of Hoopeston, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on July 19, 2008. Reba was 80.
Obituary published: July 20, 2008 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Rease A Watson

Died December 09, … More Information
Rease A Watson, of Illinois, born in Jamestown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully December 9, 2014. Rease was 75.
Obituary published: December 10, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Rease A Watson

Died December 08, … More Information
Rease A Watson, born January 20, 1939 entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 8, 2014 in Mapleton, Illinois. Rease was 75.

▰ Raymond G Watson

Died July 13, … More Information
On July 13, 2010, Raymond G Watson, 76 of Paxton, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: July 14, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Raymond Watson

Died November 28, … More Information
Raymond Watson went into the presence of the Lord on November 28, 2016 in Belleville, Illinois.

▰ Raymond Watson

Died July 08, … More Information
Raymond Watson, born March 12, 1949 passed away peacefully July 8, 2018 in Machesney Park, Illinois. Raymond was 69.

▰ Raymond Watson

Died July 12, … More Information
Raymond Watson, age 76 of Paxton, Illinois, went into the presence of the Lord on July 12, 2010.
Obituary published: July 13, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Ralph H Watson

Died March 05, … More Information
Ralph H Watson, of Olive Branch, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on March 5, 2003. Ralph was 88.
Obituary published: March 06, 2003 in "Anna G-D"

▰ Ralph H Watson

Died March 02, … More Information
Ralph H Watson, age 88 of Olive Branch, Illinois, passed from this world into the next March 2, 2003.
Obituary published: March 03, 2003 in "Southern I"

▰ Ralph G Watson

Died November 28, … More Information
Ralph G Watson, of Hopedale, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home November 28, 2004. Ralph was 91.
Obituary published: November 29, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Ralph D Watson

Died May 10, … More Information
Ralph D Watson, of Illinois, born in Milan, Missouri, entered eternal life May 10, 2003. Ralph was 80.
Obituary published: May 11, 2003 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Ralph E Watson

Died March 11, … More Information
Ralph E Watson passed away March 11, 2015 in Illinois City, Illinois.

▰ Ralph Watson

Died March 01, … More Information
Ralph Watson, of Olive Branch, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home March 1, 2003. Ralph was 88.
Obituary published: March 02, 2003 in "Southern I"

▰ R Charles "Bud" Watson

Died February 22, … More Information
R Charles "Bud" Watson, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away peacefully February 22, 1999. WATSON was 75.
Obituary published: February 23, 1999 in "Pantagraph"

▰ R Charles Watson

Died February 21, … More Information
R Charles Watson, age 75 of Bloomington, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 21, 1999.
Obituary published: February 22, 1999 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Quintus Sr Watson

Died July 19, … More Information
Quintus Sr Watson, age 73 of Illinois, born in Springfield, Ohio, entered into eternal rest July 19, 2000.
Obituary published: July 20, 2000 in "Kankakee D-J"

▰ Phyllis E Watson

Died March 25, … More Information
Phyllis E Watson, born September 16, 1924 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 25, 2017 in Geneseo, Illinois. Phyllis was 92. Tags: #Carl
Obituary: Phyllis was born on 16, 1924 and passed away on , 25, 2017. Phyllis was a resident of Geneseo, Illinois at the time of passing. Phyllis was married to Carl.

▰ Phyllis M Watson

Died September 17, … More Information
Phyllis M Watson, born April 17, 1924 died on September 17, 2013 in Cisne, Illinois. Phyllis was 89.

▰ Philip Warren Watson

Died October 20, … More Information
Philip Warren Watson, 50, of Sparta, Illinois, left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 20, 2010.
Obituary published: October 21, 2010 in "County Journal"

▰ Philip Dale Watson

Died September 10, … More Information
Philip Dale Watson, of Homer, Illinois, passed from this life on September 10, 2009. Philip was 64.
Obituary published: September 11, 2009 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Philip A Watson

Died May 11, … More Information
Philip A Watson left this earth on May 11, 1996 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in metro Chicago, Illinois.
Obituary published: May 12, 1996 in "Chicago T"

▰ Philip Watson

Died September 05, … More Information
Philip Watson, age 64 of Homer, Illinois, joined the Lord September 5, 2009.
Obituary published: September 06, 2009 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Peter H Watson

Died January 11, … More Information
Peter H Watson, age 71 of Mokena, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he January 11, 2020.
Obituary published: January 12, 2020 in "Chicago T"

▰ Pauline L (Logsdon) Watson

Died July 17, … More Information
Pauline L (Logsdon) Watson, age 94 of Greenville, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on July 17, 2001.
Obituary published: July 18, 2001 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Paulette Ann Watson

Died July 30, … More Information
Paulette Ann Watson, born May 24, 1973 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 30, 2017 in Springfield, Illinois. Paulette was 44.

▰ Paulette Ann Watson

Died July 17, … More Information
Paulette Ann Watson, born May 23, 1973 passed from this life on July 17, 2017 in Springfield, Illinois. Paulette was 44.

▰ Paul R Watson

Died July 24, … More Information
Paul R Watson died unexpectedly on July 24, 2012 at the age of 91 in Peoria, Illinois.
Obituary published: July 25, 2012 in "Journal Star"

▰ Paul E Watson

Died May 03, … More Information
Paul E Watson, age 79 of Illinois, born in Crittenden Co, Kentucky, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 3, 2007.
Obituary published: May 04, 2007 in "Journal Star"

▰ Paul C Watson

Died November 03, … More Information
Paul C Watson, a resident of Marion, Illinois for decades, died November 3, 1996 in Marion, Illinois at the age of 78.
Obituary published: November 04, 1996 in "Walla Walla U-B (WA)"

▰ Paul R Watson

Died July 22, … More Information
Paul R Watson, born October 31, 1920 departed this life Sunday July 22, 2012 in Peoria, Illinois. Paul was 91. Tags: #Roseville #Sidney #Lucy #Watson #Marjorie #Monmouth #Paul #Gregg #Bloomington #Douglas #Springfield #Julie #Peoria #Grandsons #Thomas #Greenville #Joshua #Timothy #Lombard #Eric #University #Great #Colin #Liam #Charlie #Sophie #Besides #Noah #Brother-in- #Sister-in- #Army #Force #Lieutenant #European #France #Bachelor #Degree #Chemistry #Northern #Laboratory #American #Society #United #Church #Share #Program #Arcadia #Elder #Services #Saxon #West #Woodland
Obituary:


Paul R. Watson, 91 of Peoria, passed away at 10:00 AM on 22, 2012, at Rosewood in Peoria. He was born on 31, 1920 in Roseville, IL, the son of Sidney Rexford (Rex) and  Lucy Pratt Watson. He married Marjorie E. Elliott on 12, 1945 in Monmouth. She preceded him in death on 24, 2007.

Paul is survived by two sons Gregg (Katherine) Watson of Bloomington, IL and Douglas (Janyce) Watson of Springfield, IL; one daughter Julie Watson of Peoria; five Grandsons Andrew (Jaclyn) Watson of Springfield, Thomas (Claire) Watson of Greenville, SC, Joshua  (Elizabeth) Watson of Springfield, Timothy (Christine) Watson of Lombard, and Eric Watson of University City, MO; five Great Grandchildren, Colin, Paul, Liam, Charlie, and Sophie Watson; one nephew and two nieces.

Besides Marjorie, he was preceded in death by his parents, one Great Grandson, Noah Watson, a Brother-in-Law and a Sister-in-Law.

An Army Air Force veteran of WWII, Paul was a 1st Lieutenant and a navigator aboard a B-26 in the European Theatre (England and France). He served his country from 6, 1940 to 15, 1945.

Paul was a 1947 graduate from Monmouth , where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry. He started at the Northern Regional Laboratory (Ag Lab) in Peoria in 1947 and worked there until he retired in 1983. He was the secretary of their retiree group from 1994 to 2011. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Peoria Astronomical Society.

Paul was a kind, thoughtful, and loving person. He will be truly missed.

He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. He headed the Share Food Program there and at Arcadia Presbyterian Church for 14 years. He had been an Elder at Arcadia Presbyterian Church.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on 28, 2012 at the United Presbyterian Church in Peoria.  The Rev. Dr. Randall Saxon will officiate. A visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:30 AM prior to the service. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM on at Roseville in Roseville, IL. Memorials may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, 2400 West Northmoor Rd., Peoria, IL 61614-3343. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in care of the arrangements. On-line condolences and tributes may be entered at www.Davison-Fulton.com.

▰ Paul E Watson

Died May 02, … More Information
Paul E Watson, born January 7, 1928 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 2, 2007 in Pekin, Illinois. Paul was 79.

▰ Paul E Watson

Died April 15, … More Information
Paul E Watson, born April 5, 1942 went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2015 in Rockford, Illinois. Paul was 73.

▰ Paul R Watson

Died July 22, … More Information
Paul R Watson, born October 31, 1920 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 22, 2012 in Peoria, Illinois. Paul was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Anna Reliford, Tom Herink, Betty Pugh, Mick And Joellen Bretz, Dorothy Pugh, Terry & Zack Elliott, Paul Sandford

▰ Paul Watson

Died December 24, … More Information
Paul Watson, age 101 of Illinois, born in Germantown, Tennessee, joined the Lord December 24, 2003.
Obituary published: December 25, 2003 in "Com-A (TN)"

▰ Paul Watson

Died September 18, … More Information
Paul Watson, of Carbondale, Illinois, died on September 18, 1998. Paul was 78.
Obituary published: September 19, 1998 in "Southeast Missourian (MO)"
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