Linda Marie Watrous, age 69, of Constantine, died Thursday, December 12, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born December 23, 1954 in Ft Wayne, a daughter of Willard and Maude Hecht. She attended schools in Three Rivers and Ft Wayne. On December 27, 1971 she married Michael Watrous in Ft. Wayne.
Linda retired as payroll supervisor at Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis in 2019 after 10 years of service. She also worked as office manager at The Nations Trailer Company in Sturgis and at First National Bank, Sturgis in Constantine.
Linda enjoyed traveling, especially taking fall color tours. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her family.
Surviving are her husband Michael Watrous, Constantine, son Jason (Brooke) Watrous, Constantine, daughter Tracy Michelle Watrous, Logansport, IN, grandchildren Kayla Watrous and Michael Watrous, sister Juva McInteer, of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Charles Hecht and William Hecht.
Linda’s wishes were to be cremated with no public services.
Arrangements by Eley Funeral Homes.