Obituaries

Rebecca L. Watson

March 27th, 1965 – January 29th, 2025

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Watson, 59, of Table Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2025, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born on March 27, 1965, in Havana, Illinois, Becky was the seventh child of Margaret Ann (Thompson) Hollenback and Roy Lee Hollenback.

On August 6, 1983, Becky married the love of her life, Donald C. Watson. Together they built a life filled with love and cherished memories. She is survived by her devoted husband Don; their three children: Brooke (Nick) Lyytinen of Aitkin, MN; Grant (Jessica) Watson of Auburn, IL; and Dylan (Bhrea) Watson of Austin, AR; as well as four beloved grandchildren: Taegen Rose, Malachi Lucian, Lukas Carlyle, and Rhett James. Becky also leaves behind four siblings: Jane (Kevin) Cowin of Rushville, IL; Bill (Marcia) Hollenback of Ipava, IL; Cindy (Steve) Lewis of Flora, IL; and Blake (Christy) Hollenback of Adair, IL; one sister-in-law; Emily Hollenback of Ipava, IL; one uncle Rudy Thompson of Texas; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Leslie Michael Hollenback; and her sister Deborah Ruth Lindsey.

Becky graduated from V.I.T. Schools in May 1983 and later pursued higher education with determination and passion. She earned an associate's degree in applied sciences from Illinois Central College and worked as a certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from 2001 to 2017. In 2017, she achieved her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University in Wisconsin and spent many fulfilling years working at MDH Rehab.

Becky found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with her family, enjoying coffee on the back porch while watching her dogs Tucker and Duncan play, or indulging in a favorite K-Drama. Her adventurous spirit shone brightly in her youth when she could often be found on horseback or creating mischief with siblings and cousins.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Ted Shirly will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 pm on February 4 prior to the service. Private interment will be held in the Temple Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Becky’s memory can be made to The American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in St. Louis, MO and MDH Hospice. May her memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved her.

Condolences

January 30th, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. With Sympathy
Rick and Kathy Heller

January 30th, 2025

My condolences to Becky's family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sandy Morrison

January 30th, 2025

I’m so so sorry for your loss, praying for your comfort during this difficult time 🙏
Jody Dean

January 30th, 2025

Boy you put up one hell of a fight. Sure will miss all the texting we did and our visits at MDH. Spread your wings and fly. ❤️🎈 Prayers for your family 🙏. Brenda and Randy Vaughn

January 30th, 2025

So sorry for your family’s loss. We had a lot of great times in Washington. Thinking of you Donnie.

January 30th, 2025

We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers, Keith & Christy Lehman

January 30th, 2025

Becky was the best. I was blessed to have her as a friend.

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She put up a great fight. Now she’s at peace. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

The Hopkins

January 31st, 2025

Thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Ronda and Brad

January 31st, 2025

You cant say enough good things about sweet sweet Becky. She has definitely been a fighter throughout this illness…always thinking of others also. Prayers and love to the whole family.

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss.
She was a fighter to the end.
Thoughts and prayers for all families.
All the Malott Families
The Burgets & The Taylor's

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Deb Park

January 31st, 2025

I am so very sorry to read this. Becky was a treasured childhood friend. I didn't see her much in our adult lives but she is definitely one of my favorite childhood friends to play with in Ipava while our parents enjoyed their adult time. RIP my friend, you fought a tough battle and deserve your rest. Prayers for family and friends. 🙏💜🙏

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone

January 31st, 2025

She will be missed as a classmate and friend. She was definitely brave and tough. Rest in peace cowgirl. Prayers to her family. Cindy Chaffin

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for the family's loss

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for the loss of your loved one Theresa jones

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for the loss of this beautiful lady. Prayers for the family.
Wish I could have known you better. ✝️

January 31st, 2025

Becky made this world a better place! She shared love & kindness with everyone she met! She had helping hands. I am blessed to call her my friend!! Continued prayers for you all! Heather Roughton

January 31st, 2025

My condolences to all of her family and friends! Sending hugs and prayers for all of you! Mary Bruketta-Waller

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You're all in our thoughts and prayers. Daniel and Becky Hamm

January 31st, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss, Don. Prayers for comfort and peace. John & Susan Leib

January 31st, 2025

With deepest sympathy in your loss.
Sincerely, Joe and Myra Bruketta

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies. Sincerely, Pete and Dee Egleton

January 31st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to all of your family. Lily Powell and Jack Stambaugh

January 31st, 2025

We're so sorry for your loss of Becky. Lifting your family up in prayers for comfort and peace. Wendell & Alice Clanin

January 31st, 2025

My Prayers Go to all the family. May God be with you all. Rod pointer-Dilts

January 31st, 2025

So sorry prayers for you all rest in peace Becky

January 31st, 2025

So sorry prayers for you all rest in peace Becky

January 31st, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family. RIP Becky.
Greg & Carla Lasswell

January 31st, 2025

Sending our condolences to all the family. Becky was such a special person. Herb and Kathy Snowden.

January 31st, 2025

We will miss Becky so much her continued joy, laughter, and optimism that very seldom changed. Becky and Donnie and toddler. Brooke lived with us in Washington Illinois while they were navigating their next life plan. Becky will always be in our hearts. We know she is where she wants to be now at the home at home with her MAKER . We love you and miss you.Uncle Carm & Aunt Barb

January 31st, 2025

My sincere condolences to your family. Linda Bean Windsor

January 31st, 2025

My condolences to the family. I am Carl Leonard. I went to grade school with Becky.RIP

February 1st, 2025

My deepest sympathy to all the family. I enjoyed knowing Becky as a parent at V.I.T. and watching her grow in her career and then being treated by her as an OTR. What a lovely person with a wonderful smile and sense of humor. She will be missed.
Jane Brown

February 1st, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Dick & Sandy Bent

February 1st, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss

February 1st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Praying for strength and peace.
Joe & Letha Stambaugh

February 1st, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss and sending prayers and hugs for Don and all your family. Sheryl and Bob (Rowe)McCance

February 1st, 2025

We are very sorry for the family loss. She was strong person with a loving heart for everyone prayer for all of you.
Randy & Brenda (Kendrick) Stambaugh

February 1st, 2025

My sympathy to you, Donnie and all of your family and also to her many friends. Fly high, Becky with your new wings. Carolyn Cripe

February 3rd, 2025

I am so sorry for your the family loss. Becky was such a sweet lady! Thinking of your family.

February 3rd, 2025

I am so sorry for your the family loss. Becky was such a sweet lady. Thinking of your family. -Megan (Chapin) Snelson.

February 3rd, 2025

She was a great person and I’m proud to say we were classmates and friends!!! RIP Becky

February 4th, 2025

So Very Sorry for your loss. Sending our Thoughts and Prayers for you Donnie & All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's

February 5th, 2025

Becky was such a joy, always positive. Great memories of our wonderful neighborhood in Ipava. I will miss our messaging & also visiting with she & Cindy. Prayers for comfort for all of her family. She was loved by so many & will be deeply missed.
Marla & Mike Rumler & family
Darren & Shawn Jones & family
Marlyn Jones