Sharon Lee Watson

Sharon Lee Watson, a longtime resident of McHenry, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2014. She was born on January 30, 1947 in Skokie, IL to Charles A. and Agnes C. (nee Fickert) Kretsch.

Sharon was known for her generosity and her charitable deeds, most of all she greatly enjoyed spending time with her family.

Sharon will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 47 years, Patrick Watson, with whom she was united in marriage on May 20, 1967; her children, Christine (John) Gordon and Michael Watson; step-grandson, Jonathan Donovan; brother Curt J. Kretsch; brother and sister-in-law, William and Maggie Margeson; and by her niece Mary Margeson. Many loving cousins and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be Sunday, Sept.  7 from 4 until 8 PM at K. K. Hamsher Funeral Home, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Rd. in Fox Lake. Funeral Mass will be Monday, Sept. 8 at 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. All are invited to go directly to church.

Memorials in Sharon's name can be made to St. John Roof Restoration Fund, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg , IL 60051