Irene M. Watkins's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Decatur, Indiana

Irene M. Watkins

January 19, 1933 - May 19, 2026 (93 years old)

Decatur, Indiana

Irene M. Watkins's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Decatur, Indiana

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Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home

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Irene M. Watkins

January 19, 1933 - May 19, 2026 (93 years old)

Decatur, Indiana

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Irene M. Watkins Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Irene M. Watkins of Decatur, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Irene left this world on May 19, 2026 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Irene M. Watkins to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, L. Reuben Schwartz and Rachel P. Schwartz (Steury); and her siblings, Leonard, Dick Schwartz, Jeanette Koomler and Carol Yager.

She is survived by: her husband Marvin Watkins of Decatur, Indiana; her children, Elaine Sliger (Stephen) of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Kevin Watkins (Annette) of Decatur, Indiana; her sister Flossie Cable (Robert) of Auburn, Indiana; her grandchildren, Michelle Aschliman (Brett), Matthew Sliger (Chasity), Melissa Sliger, Amanda Champion, Abbie Covington (Darren) and Adams Watkins; and her great grandchildren, Madison Aschliman, Morgan Aschliman, Mallory Aschliman, Brayden Sliger, Dylan Sliger, Caleb Sliger, Patrick Champion, Audrey Champion and William Covington.

Preferred memorials are to American Legion Post #43 Color Guard or Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home



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May 26

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Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home- Decatur
520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

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May 27

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520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

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May 27

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Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home- Decatur
520 N 2nd St, Decatur, IN 46733

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