Agnes Hazel Martinie Watson

Agnes Hazel Martinie Watson, age 92 of Plano, Texas passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 after influenza exacerbated her existing heart condition. Throughout her life Agnes was concerned about the well-being of people around her and never failed to recognize the love and care that she received.

Agnes Beck was born on November 22 nd in 1933 in Cortland, New York, the 11 th child of Ida Pauline (Weinke) Beck and Joseph Beck. She spent her early years on the family farm in Broadlands, Illinois. Agnes had many memories of growing up on the farm, walking barefoot to school (as she didn’t like her shoes) and the joy of helping to care for the animals.

Agnes graduated from Allerton High School, then went on to attend business school in Urbana, Illinois. She was initially employed at the Farm Bureau. She married Douglas Watson and they began a family. Her five children are: Belinda Sue Corker (Vince); Paul D. Watson (Michelle), Daniel L. Watson (Margaret), Phyllis I. Hasty (David) and Nancy G. Bosch. During their early years Agnes worked at different restaurants and other jobs in Champaign. These jobs taught her some important lessons in cooking that she used throughout her life. Once her children were in school Agnes got the job that no man said she would ever get – that of working on the line at Kraft foods. It was a physical job that required meticulous attention but that didn’t stop Agnes. She stayed at Kraft for 25 years before “retiring” when her cheese line was discontinued. After Kraft Agnes picked up at part time office job at Champaign Surplus. Agnes gathered the Wachtels into her life and she loved Lynn and Ira as members of her family. Agnes retired from Champaign Surplus at age 77 saying she would have continued working longer if the work had not become so computerized.

Agnes loved all her family. Along with her five children she was involved with her five grandchildren: Heather Robles (Nick), Ryan Corker (Behka), Lauren Shaner (Jeremy), Weston & Wiley Hasty. She was also very pleased to welcome 5 great grandchildren into this world. Agnes was raised by her mother with 2 of her brothers. Her father raised the other children in New York with his new wife. Agnes kept in touch with all of those in her family and often coordinated get togethers in Illinois or in New York.

Agnes loved cooking and provided many dishes for different functions including her chicken with homemade noodles. She also made a great bean salad, strawberry pie and cranberry pear relish. She was involved in the Lutheran Woman’s Missionary League (LWML) at Osman Lutheran Church and the Champaign County Home and Community Education Group.

Agnes married Carol Martinie in 1995. He was the “love of her life” and brought her joy every day. Carol had children of his own and Agnes was happy to have more people to bring into her fold. Carol passed away in December of 2015.

In 2019 Agnes moved to Plano, Texas to be near her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Margaret Watson. She eventually moved into Hope Springs Memory Care where she was supported and cared for. She returned all the love and support, never failing to provide daily hugs and a cheerful welcome to all the caregivers. At Hope Springs Agnes developed her artistic side, completing many crafts and coloring the most beautiful pictures. She also enjoyed all the entertainment: dancers, singers, musicians along with movies and parties on the patio.

Agnes will be remembered and missed by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, by her stepchildren: Kevin, Richard (Bobbie), Timothy (Catheryne) Martinie, Jane Cook & Debra (Ed) Tiedemann and their children. She will also be missed by siblings: Frank Beck (Lois), David Beck, Helen Carter (Robert), Jeanette Beck (George’s wife) and multiple nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husbands: Douglas Watson of Urbana, Carol Martinie of Fisher; siblings: Clara Hoyt (Raymond) of Brewerton, NY, Esther Roux (Francis) of Aberdeen, MD, Raymond Beck of Broadlands, Loren Beck (Mary) of Alma, IL, George Beck (Jeanette) of Marcellus, NY, Martha of Cleveland, OH, Lawrence, Elizabeth, and Mary Beck who passed during their childhood. Agnes will also be remembered and missed by the caregivers at Hope Springs in Plano, TX.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas.

There will be a funeral service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Osman, Illinois; with a reception to follow.

Agnes will be laid to rest at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Broadlands Cemetery in Broadlands, Illinois.

Donations may be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas in lieu of flowers.