Michael Lee Watrous Obituary

In loving memory of Michael Lee Watrous (Elgin, Illinois), who departed this world on May 4, 2026 at the age of 73. Michael leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dorothy Watrous and Clifford Watrous; and his former wife Susan Watrous. He is survived by: his wife Carol Watrous (Oldenburg); his daughter Jennifer Sivado; his stepson Mathias Mapes; his son-in-law Jake Sivado; his grandchildren, Greyson Sivado and Kaylee Sivado; his siblings, Gina Rasmussen, Joan Jarvis (Jim Jarvis) and John Watrous; and his nieces and nephews, Jaclyn Heim, Chad Rasmussen, Tara Sieben, Jenna Anderson, Lora Jarvis and Jon Jarvis. He is also survived by many extended family members and close friends.