Thomas S. Watkins Obituary

The passing of Thomas S. Watkins of Bettendorf, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 1, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He is survived by: his wife Maureen Golinvaux of Bettendorf, IA.; his children, Deborah McGrath (Scott) of Bettendorf, IA and Sam Watkins (Mindy) of Peoria, IL.; his grandchildren, John McGrath (Zoë Dolezal) of Davenport, IA, Sam McGrath of Peoria, IL and Alaina Watkins of Peoria, IL.; his sister Suzanne Klein of Seattle, WA; and his brothers-in-law, Andrew Koresko (Carol) of Aledo, John Koresko (Cindy) of Aledo and Bill Koresko (Becky) of Reynolds.

Memorial Contributions may be left to Messiah Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fippinger Funeral Home

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Thu

Mar 06

Visitation

Fippinger Funeral Home
401 S College Ave, Aledo, IL 61231

Fri

Mar 07

Funeral service

Messiah Lutheran Church
509 NE 2nd St, Aledo, IL 61231

Fri

Mar 07

Burial

Rock Island National Cemetery
Joy, IL 61260

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