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Minerva Watson Obituary


Minerva M."Minnie" Watson, nee

Mastrangelo, age 99, born in Chicago, IL, on July 25, 1909, went to be with the Lord April 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles Watson; dear mother of Betty Jane Watson; dear sister of the late Albert and John Mastrangelo and the late Josephine Izzo; dear aunt of Celia (Dan) Bryan, Marion (George) Nelson, Ralph (Loretta) and Albert (Evelyn) Mastrangelo, Robert Izzo, John (Jane) Mastrangelo and Arlynne (Frank) Yore; also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews. Long time member of the Ladies of St. Ann of St. Ferdinand Church. Member of The Ministry of Praise for the Archdiocese of Chicago since 1986 and member of the Windy City Post Card Club. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. from Sheldon-Goglin Funeral Home, 5935 W. Belmont Ave., to St. Ferdinand Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m.

www.sheldongoglinfuneralhome.com or 773-237-4404

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 14, 2009.

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