Marianne Watson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marianne Watson of Marissa, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 23, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Donald Watson; and her father-in-law John "Jack" Howard Watson. She is survived by: her mother Lucy Owen; her siblings, Donald Watson of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Richard Watson (Tammy) of Rossville, IN and Cheryl Amsler (William) of Lafayette, IN; her husband John C. Watson of Coulterville, IL; her children, John Raney (Amanda) of Coulterville, IL, Joseph "Joey" Raney (Alaina Osorio) of Oakdale, IL and Jennifer "Jeni" Lively (Steven) of Percy, IL; and her grandchildren, Jacob Raney of Shiloh, IL, Jade Hanna (Dylan) of Sparta, IL, Corey Raney (Alexis Philips) of Shiloh, IL, Cole Raney of Oakdale, IL, Jonathan Maurer (Hailey Rambeau) of Percy, IL, Bailey Watson of Percy, IL, Rily Wittenborn of Coulterville, IL, John Isaac Raney of Coulterville, IL, Wyatt Lively of Percy, IL, Abel Lively of Percy, IL, Amani Osorio of Oakdale, IL and Amira Osorio of Oakdale, IL. She is also survived by 5 nieces and 9 nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

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