Betty M. Beyer

Betty M. Beyer age 92, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in Betty’s memory.

Betty was born on June 7, 1926, in Elizabeth, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Haring) Reusch. She attended the country school in Derinda. Betty married the love of her life Ray L. Beyer on December 21, 1944, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Together they farmed for many years in the Derinda area. Betty and Ray moved to Stockton following their retirement in 1997. Ray passed away November 26, 2008.

Betty was a life long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and assisted with W.E.L.C.A. She enjoyed riding her horse, mowing her yard, taking care of her flower garden, playing cards and making quilts. Most of all, Betty treasured spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, David (Vickie) Beyer of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Rodney (Teresa) Beyer of Warren, Illinois; Bradley (Bonnie) Beyer of Stockton; five grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; parents; and a brother, Johnie (Lucille) Reusch.