July 12 1926 October 27 2019
Violet A. Watka July 12, 1926 – October 27, 2019 Share this obituary Send Flowers Upload Photo| View/Sign Guestbook| Send Sympathy Card| Memorial Donation Watka, Violet “Vi” A. of Victory Lakes, formerly Waukegan, passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 27, 2019 while in the care of Journey Care Hospice of Glenview. Violet was born on July 12, 1926. 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. SERVICES Visitation Friday, November 01, 2019 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM St. Dismas Catholic Church 2600 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 Get Directions on Google Maps Mass Friday, November 01, 2019 10:00 AM St. Dismas Catholic Church 2600 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment follows at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL. Print Obituary
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Violet A Watka July 12 1926 October 27 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Gurnee, state: Illinois