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Mary Watson Obituary
July 5, 1974 - January 16, 2026
With broken hearts and profound sadness, we share that our beloved Mary K Watson, 51, was reunited with her parents in heaven on January 16, 2026.
Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington with Fr. Andru O'Brien officiating. Burial will follow at Hudson Township Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Kibler-Brady-Ruestman in Bloomington.
Born in Bloomington, on July 5, 1974, the beloved daughter of the late Carl and Kathleen O'Malley Graf. She married the love of her life Marshall in 2003 and they have two beautiful daughters, Hailey and Emma. Siblings include Christine (Dennis) Chenoweth, Joe (Lisa) Graf, Carol (Tim) Asis, Michael, (Lisa) Graf, and Theresa (Tony) Chambers and many nieces and nephews.
Her husband and daughters were the light of her world. Mary had a passion for her horse "4 Aces Lady" and loved being at the lake camping. Annual trips to Wisconsin Dells and Blue Harbor Resort created lasting memories.
Mary graduated from Normal Community High School and Illinois State University before making her home in Hudson. Mary worked for many years in agriculture finance, most recently at IAA Credit Union.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mary's church or the University of Illinois Extension – McLean County 4-H.
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Amy de Gail
January 23, 2026
I´m so, so sorry for your loss. May God give you the peace and comfort you need as you grieve this terrible loss. Please know I will be praying for the entire family( Maureen´s daughter).
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Fran Graf
January 22, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Have great memories of Mary on the farm and 4-H. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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