1919
Marian
2015
Marian "Betty" Roberts
July 10, 1919 — September 24, 2015
Marian “Betty” E. Roberts, age 96 of Woodbine, Illinois, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, September 24, 2015. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church in Schapville, Illinois. Burial will take place in Welsh Hollow Cemetery in rural Woodbine. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. A memorial fund has been established in Betty’s memory.
Marian Elizabeth (Betty) was born July 10, 1919 in Long Hollow located in Guilford Township. The daughter of Florence Meusel and Henry Balback. When she was small her family moved to Woodbine Township. She attended Roberts School, a one room school house located on Apple River Road. She married Harold Roberts, October 1 1941 in Galena, Illinois. Betty moved just a couple of miles up the road to the Robert’s farm. She farmed with Harold until his death on June 21, 1999. She continued to help her sons with milking chores until the age of 87. October 1, she would have spent 74 years at the Robert’s Farm.
Betty loved her granddaughters and great-grandchildren, and cherished spending time with them. She was a busy farm wife helping raise animals, gardening, canning and baking. She was also active in the Woman’s Circle at Zion Presbyterian Church, often in charge of the kitchen. Betty was a member of the Republican Women’s Club, and an Election Judge for 45 years. She was a lifetime member of the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, and enjoyed the Pecatonica Valley Engine Club.
Betty leaves behind one son, Marion Roberts of Woodbine; two granddaughters, Joan Roberts Henderson and Jean (Dan) Pehl; five great-great grandchildren, Seth, Aimee, Joshua, Cora and Rebecca; a daughter-in-law, Sue (Coppernall) Roberts and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold, son Darrell; her parents; and two brothers, Marvin and Emerson. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Marian Elizabeth (Betty) was born July 10, 1919 in Long Hollow located in Guilford Township. The daughter of Florence Meusel and Henry Balback. When she was small her family moved to Woodbine Township. She attended Roberts School, a one room school house located on Apple River Road. She married Harold Roberts, October 1 1941 in Galena, Illinois. Betty moved just a couple of miles up the road to the Robert’s farm. She farmed with Harold until his death on June 21, 1999. She continued to help her sons with milking chores until the age of 87. October 1, she would have spent 74 years at the Robert’s Farm.
Betty loved her granddaughters and great-grandchildren, and cherished spending time with them. She was a busy farm wife helping raise animals, gardening, canning and baking. She was also active in the Woman’s Circle at Zion Presbyterian Church, often in charge of the kitchen. Betty was a member of the Republican Women’s Club, and an Election Judge for 45 years. She was a lifetime member of the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club, and enjoyed the Pecatonica Valley Engine Club.
Betty leaves behind one son, Marion Roberts of Woodbine; two granddaughters, Joan Roberts Henderson and Jean (Dan) Pehl; five great-great grandchildren, Seth, Aimee, Joshua, Cora and Rebecca; a daughter-in-law, Sue (Coppernall) Roberts and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold, son Darrell; her parents; and two brothers, Marvin and Emerson. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
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