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Sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Watts taught all of us and was a great person.
Diane, John & Steven Jurcin
November 02, 2012
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Barbara Louise Watts
Portage, Indiana
Mar 15, 1931 – Oct 27, 2012
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BORN
March 15, 1931
DIED
October 27, 2012
LOCATION
Portage, Indiana
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Barbara Louise Watts, a longtime Portage resident passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leo and Agnes Gaal. She was a longtime member of St Francis Xavier Church where she also served as a Eucharistic Minister. She also took communion to people at their homes. Barbara worked for many years at St. Francis Xavier School in the office. She was also a lifelong Cub Fan. Barbara loved gardening, her grandkids, great-grandkids, her dog, Gunner, and her faith.
She is survived by 7 children, Charles Watts, Mary (Thomas) Goolik, Michele Balas, Richard (Debra) Watts, Kurt (Carol) Watts, Steven (Cynthia Portney)Watts, Christopher Watts all of Northwest Indiana; grandchildren, Joseph and Brian Balas, Charles Watts Jr., Laura Theodorakos, Alexis and Natalie Goolik, Christen Watts, Nicholas Watts, great-grandchildren, Sydney, Carley, Megan, and Brandon Balas, Lilith Watts, Atlas and Xander Theodorakos
She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Watts, 1 sister, Leona Broom, 1 great-granddaughter, Arianna, and 1 daughter-in-law, Donna Watts.
Funeral services are Saturday, November 3, 2012 beginning with 9:30 a.m. prayers at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage and proceeding to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for an 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Eduardo Malagon officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Visitation is Friday, November, 2, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a prayer vigil at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Call (219) 762-3013 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.
Guest Book
We now have another ANGEL looking down on us from Heaven. I have known Barbara since the 60's from church and Altar & Rosary. What a wonderful person. She will be missed by all. May God look over her. TILL WE MEET AGAIN
carol povlinski
November 02, 2012 | Portage, IN
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So very sorry for your family.Bob and I have such wonderful memories of Barb while living in Portage, She was a special person who will be missed by all.
Ellen and Bob Adams
November 02, 2012
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Steve and Family,
Take comfort in knowing that you have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you.
Mike,Maureen and Katie Shields
November 01, 2012 | Pompano Beach, FL
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So sorry for your loss.
Fran Berry
Fran Berry
October 31, 2012 | Valparaiso, IN
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Barb was a wonderful person, I served many masses with her at St. Francis Xavier, I always had to help dress her in the alb we wear she always made me laugh when she asked me to help dress her. I will miss her greatly.
Mary Ann Lopez
October 30, 2012 | Lake Station, IN
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Our prayers are with the Watts family and the many friends and loved ones of Mrs. Watts.
My husband and I both had the pleasure of having Mrs. Watts as a teacher in 7th & 8th grade at St. Francis. We will always remember and cherish those afternoons spent reading through the READ magazines and the special time Mrs. Watts spent celebrating with us at our Wedding Shower.
Mrs. Watts, you will be missed dearly but we know you are going to be very happy in your new home. Until we meet...
Kim & Hugo Barajas
October 30, 2012 | Lake Station, IN
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Thoughts and prayers for the family. Mrs. Watts was a amazing lady!
Irma Kincaide
October 30, 2012 | IN
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So sad to hear of Mrs. Barbara Watt's passing. I had the pleasure of having her as my teacher at St. Francis and have so many wonderful memories of her. I will miss getting her Christmas cards but am thankful to have known such a special lady. May God bless The Watt's family in this time of sorrow.
Missy Ondo (Martin)
October 30, 2012 | Lake Station, IN
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