Freeport-Dorothy E. Watt, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 17, 2003 at the Stephenson Nursing Center.
Born December 22, 1915 in Freeport she was the daughter of Fred and Edna (Salisbury) James. She married James W. Watt October 15, 1948 and he died April 1, 1975.
She worked for the Treasury Department in Washington, D C.
Her husband was a well-known professional horse trainer in the Chicago and northern Illinois area for 50 years. She loved animals and at one time was an avid bowler.
One step- son, Dr. James Watt, survives her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. at Walker Mortuary with Reverend Don Jamerson of First Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Ohio Grove Cemetery in Sycamore.
Friends may call Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service at Walker Mortuary.
A memorial has been established in her name.
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