Jessica E. Watts

On March 24, 2024, the world lost a beautiful soul, Jessica Ellen Watts, at the age of 27. A loving mother, a cherished daughter, and a beloved sister, Jessica's sudden departure has left an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Jessica dedicated her life to her 22-month-old son, Zander James, who was her pride, joy, and entire world. She loved spending time with her mom, talking, watching movies, going out to eat together, they were inseparable. One of Jessica’s favorite past times was going shopping with her grandma. She is survived by her beautiful baby boy, Zander James; her mother, Rita Steele; father, Jerry Watts; sisters, Jen Kell and Tiffany Nobles; grandmother, Annie Smith; aunts, Debbie Bloomquist and Jeanie Wendt; as well as her nieces, nephew, and Michael Whitehead. Preceding her in death are her sister, Michelle Koenig; grandparents, Roy and Josephine Watts; and grandfather, James Wood. A celebration of Jessica’s life will be held Friday, March 29, 2024, from 3pm until 6pm at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to https://gofund.me/f2104129