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Mildred Watters Obituary
March 24, 2010
Mildred Elizabeth Watters, 103, of Sterling, Ill., formerly of Ashland, died Wednesday at Coventry Living Center, Sterling.
Mildred was born Aug. 20, 1906, in Gordon, a daughter of the late Harrison U. and Lydia Brosius Balliet.
She married Charles B. Watters on Nov. 15, 1922, in Haggerstown, Md.
She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Ashland.
She was preceded her in death by her husband, Charles, in July 1981; a son, Charles Watters; three sisters, Mabel Smith, Bertha Ossman and Jennie Zeplin; and a brother, Harry Balliet.
Surviving are a daughter, Dorothy (John) McConnell, Sterling; two grandchildren, Debra (Ron) Moss, Carrollton, Texas, and Donna (David) Eversman, Crystal Lake, Ill.; four great-grandchildren, Matthew and Nicholas Eversman and John and Benjamin Moss.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. A memorial has been established to Unity Hospice.
Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.
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Rita Liskow Loftus
March 31, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. Mildred was a great neighbor in ashland we lived at 1409 and 1411 Walnut street she was good friends with my mother Agnes Liskow and a wonderful person she will be missed
Rita (Liskow)Loftus and husband Edward
Susan Guzik
March 28, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Mildred's passing but what a rich and full life she led and how many lives she touched with good. She was my dad's cousin and he wouldn't really take advice from people but he always listened to and considered deeply what Mildred told him. Many a year we went to Aunt Mildred's and Uncle Carl's for ABA parade and either for dinner beforehand or snacks afterwards. Numerous times we went up to the Gordon Gun Club with them and what great times we had. Mildred loved to play cards and pinocle or pass the Ace was always on the agenda.And the jokes we would play on each other!! What great memories.Her love and care of Aunt Lydia were inspirational and were a model for me when my own parents needed help. I will always remember her hospitality and positive attitude.She made this world a happier place to live. Our prayers for the peace of God to be with you all at this difficult time.Walt & Sue Guzik
Mary Umlauf
March 27, 2010
On behalf of the members of North Parish, as Senior Warden, I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on Mildred's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris, Peggy, & Derrick Reed
March 26, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
William Reed
March 26, 2010
We were saddened to hear of Mildred's passing.
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