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1926
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2019
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Violet Watka Obituary
She worked for many years for the federal government arranging security clearances. The work took her to postings around the country and the world, including Korea. She was an avid mahjong player and enjoyed outdoor activities including skiing. She was also an active volunteer at her church.
Violet is survived by her great nephews Ken and Matt Goze, and great niece Christina Goze. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Anna Watka, siblings Edward, Bernice, and Genevieve.
Services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan IL. Visitation begins at 9 am with a funeral mass to follow at 10 am. Burial to follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL. Arrangements entrusted to Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee IL.
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