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Services for Mrs. Esther Naomi Watts, 82 of Newark, Texas, formerly of Alta,were held April 28, at the Barker- Ritchie funeral home, Alta. Rev. Martin Lindley officiated. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Barker Ritchie funeral home, of Alta was in charge of arrangements. She died April 25, 1992, and her residence in Newark, Texas. Esther was born June 4, 1909 in Schaller to John and Mary (Bartz) Strom. She moved at an early age to Canby, Minnesota then they lived in Valley City, North Dakota until 1918. At this time, Esther moved to the Aurelia area. She graduated from the Aurelia high school in 1928. Esther married W. Elbert Watts on March 25, 1931. The couple farmed southeast of Alta, and north of Early. In 1940, the purchase the farm west of Alta. They moved into Alta in 1973. Elbert died in 1983. In 1989, Esther sold her home in Alta and moved to Newark, Texas. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Alta, later joining the United Methodist Church, Alta. She was very active in the church. Esther was also active in 4-H, serving as a leader for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include two sons Russle and Florine Watts, Newark, Texas and Kenneth and Sharon Watts, Cherokee; one sister-in-law, Jean Strom, Alta; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. This information is provided by the Pilot Tribune April 29, 1992.

Esther married Watts, Walter Elbert on 25 Mar 1931 in Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. Walter (son of Watts, Walter Irvin and Perrott, Nettie Florence) was born on 4 Mar 1909 in Boyer Valley Township, Sac, Iowa, USA; died on 13 Apr 1983 in Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA; was buried in Apr 1983 in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alta, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Services for Rev. Russell Watts, Newark, Texas, formerly of Alta and were held Wednesday February 19, at the Trinity Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas, with graveside rites at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. He died Saturday Feb. 15. Russell was born to W. E. and Esther Watts. He graduated from Alta school in 1950. He married Florine McConkey of Storm Lake in 1952. Two sons were born to them. Russell worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for several years. He then attended Bible College at Joplin, Missouri. He served congregations in Oklahoma and Texas. Survivors include his wife Florine Watts; two sons Randall and Denice Watts, Newark, Texas, and Jeff and Sharon Watts, Kennedale, Texas; six grandchildren; a brother Kenneth and Sharon Watts, Cherokee; and other relatives. Pilot Tribune February 27, 1997

Russell married McConkey, Florine Alice on 30 Mar 1952 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. Florine was born on 27 Feb 1932 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Loan Officer

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KENNETH N. WATTS, 70, of Cherokee, Iowa passed away Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 8th, at 2 p.m. at the Memorial Presbyterian Church in Cherokee, Iowa. Rev. Ethan D. Sayler will officiate. There will be flag presentation and taps at the church on Wednesday. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee. Online condolences can be left at www.boothbyfuneral.com
Kenneth was born June 6, 1939 at Early, Iowa to Elbert and Esther (Strom) Watts. He graduated from Alta, Iowa High School in 1957 and attended business school in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 until 1963. He was married to Susan Mangold. Ken was later married to Jacqueline Sessions on April 10, 1964 and later married to Sharon Stevenson Stief on August 19, 1972 in Cherokee, Iowa. Kenneth had worked as a loan officer for the Citizens First National Bank in Storm Lake for a few years and for the Central Trust & Saving Bank in Cherokee for many years, also worked for Schoon Construction Co. for several years and was currently working there part-time. He was a member of the Memorial Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, golf, bowling, gardening, reading, word puzzles, was an Iowa Hawkeye fan and was a great fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Russell Watts.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters: Kendra Watts and her special friend Ywaine Spiner of Sachse, Texas; Tara Watts of Madison, Wisc.; a step-daughter Loni Stief and her special friend Lyle Sargent of Washta, Iowa; a sister-in-law Florine Vick and her husband Richard of Maynardville, Tennessee; brother-in-law Dave Stevenson and his wife Cindy of Marcus, Iowa; sister-in-law Joelle Daigle and her husband Terry of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister-in-law Lori Reinert and her special friend Ben Jobe of Cherokee, Iowa; two nephews Jeff Watts of Haslet, Texas and Randy Watts of Arlington, Texas; two aunts Jean Strom and Bonnie Watts, both of Alta, Iowa; also other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kenneth married Stief, Sharon Stevenson on 19 Aug 1972. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mangold, Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Sessions, Jacqueline on 10 Apr 1964. Jacqueline was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]