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Sep 21, 1938 - Feb 28, 2018
So Sorry to learn of Dennis Passing. Our Prayers To all the family members . Many Memories of the 30+ years we worked together
Del & Carolyn Hapke
March 14, 2018 | Winter Haven, FL | Friend
Dee and family, I'm so sad to learn of the passing of your father. Please know that I'm keeping you all in my prayers and thoughts.
Marilyn Talbott
March 09, 2018 | Martinsville, IL
Dee and family, Prayers
for you and your family at this sad time. So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandpa.
Marilyn Osborne
March 03, 2018 | Casey, IL
Wayland so sorry for the loss of your grandpa. He was such a sweet man. I enjoyed the conversations I had with him. He always enjoyed giving me a hard time and made me laugh. I will miss seeing him. Thoughts and prayers.
Summer Hallowell
March 03, 2018 | Charleston, IL
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family today and the days to follow. I will miss his Christmas candies and ham salad. He was like my 2nd Dad taking me in just like his own. Thank you Dad for the wonderful memories and family get togethers Much Love rest in peace
Kathy Washburn (Shonk)
March 02, 2018 | Casey, IL
Dennis Gerald Watson, age 79, of Mattoon, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. He was born September 21, 1938 in Metcalf, IL the son of Roy Curtice Watson and Lela Flora Seamster Watson.
Survivors include his daughters, Dee Partlow and husband Marshall and Amy Watson and husband Dale Sidenstricker; grandchildren, Wayland Watson Partlow and wife Jennifer; Wyatt Marshall Partlow and wife Lindsay; Whitney DeeAnn Partlow; Parker Watson Sidenstricker and Preston Watson Sidenstricker; great grandsons, Kyler Dillon Partlow and Kason Wyatt Partlow; brother, Douglas Watson; sisters in law, Agnes Watson, Sharon Harrison and Margaret Hopper and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and many in-laws.
Dennis attended school and graduated from Villa Grove, IL. In his younger years he worked for Thurman Adams and USI. He retired as Superintendent of Hi Cone in Charleston, IL after 35 years of employment. Dennis enjoyed attending festivals, car shows and concerts. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, playing video games and going to various school sporting events.
At his request, private family services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Shop with a Cop c/o Casey Police Department, PO Box 425, Casey, IL 62420 or Cops for Kids c/o Mattoon Police Department, 1710 Wabash Ave., Mattoon, IL 61938.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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