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Barbara Watts Obituary

BARBARA LOUISE WATTS PORTAGE, IN Barbara Louise Watts, a longtime Portage resident passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born on March 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Leo and Agnes Gaal. Barbara 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. Barbara is survived by seven children: Charles Watts, Mary (Thomas) Goolik, Michele Balas, Richard (Debra) Watts, Kurt (Carol) Watts, Steven (Cynthia Portney) Watts, and Christopher Watts all of Northwest Indiana; grandchildren: Joseph and Brian Balas, Charles Watts Jr., Laura Theodorakos, Alexis and Natalie Goolik, Christen Watts, and Nicholas Watts; great grandchildren: Sydney, Carley, Megan, and Brandon Balas, Lilith Watts, Atlas and Xander Theodorakos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Watts; one sister, Leona Broom; one great granddaughter, Arianna; and one daughter-in-law, Donna Watts. Funeral services will be held 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 a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Eduardo Malagon officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage. Visitation will be Friday, November, 2, 2012 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer vigil at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. Call (219) 762-3013 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by The Times on Oct. 30, 2012.

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November 2, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Watts taught all of us and was a great person.

Diane, John & Steven Jurcin

carol povlinski

November 2, 2012

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

November 2, 2012

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

Mike,Maureen and Katie Shields

November 1, 2012

Steve and Family,

Take comfort in knowing that you have a special Guardian Angel to watch over you.

Fran Berry

October 31, 2012

So sorry for your loss.
Fran Berry

Mary Ann Lopez

October 30, 2012

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.

Kim & Hugo Barajas

October 30, 2012

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 again...

Irma Kincaide

October 30, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the family. Mrs. Watts was a amazing lady!

Missy Ondo (Martin)

October 30, 2012

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.

Natalie Kolosci

October 30, 2012

My dearest friend Barb - who shared so many good times and memories. You will be missed.

Todd, Vanessa, Niko and Noah Lara

October 30, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that you will be missed by so many!

Kevin Sarkkinen

October 30, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jim & Mary Jo Millington

October 30, 2012

Thinking of all the Watts family at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss our dear friend, Barb.

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