Betty Lou Endthoff, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Betty was born September 30, 1932, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbert "Webb" and Alice Ann (Askeland) Hill. She graduated from Rochelle Twp High School and married Gene Benton Endthoff on June 17, 1951, in Rochelle, Illinois.
Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gene of Galesburg; one son, Dan (Laura) Endthoff of Galesburg; one daughter, Susan Hite of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Hill of Wauconda, Illinois, and Ron (Betty) Hill of Toledo, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas Gene Endthoff in 1958 and Robb Gene Endthoff on December 20, 2017.
Betty worked for several years at Kishwaukee College and later Duplex both in Dekalb, Illinois. Betty enjoyed gardening and shopping and was an avid reader. Taking care of her family and friends brought Betty the most joy. No matter the circumstances, Betty always had a smile, never complained, maintained her positive attitude, and was always happy. She will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, followed by an 11 a.m. service at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Pastor Vince Rohn will officiate. Private family graveside services will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Posted online on September 14, 2022
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Betty was born September 30, 1932, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbert "Webb" and Alice Ann (Askeland) Hill. She graduated from Rochelle Twp High School and married Gene Benton Endthoff on June 17, 1951, in Rochelle, Illinois.
Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gene of Galesburg; one son, Dan (Laura) Endthoff of Galesburg; one daughter, Susan Hite of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Hill of Wauconda, Illinois, and Ron (Betty) Hill of Toledo, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas Gene Endthoff in 1958 and Robb Gene Endthoff on December 20, 2017.
Betty worked for several years at Kishwaukee College and later Duplex both in Dekalb, Illinois. Betty enjoyed gardening and shopping and was an avid reader. Taking care of her family and friends brought Betty the most joy. No matter the circumstances, Betty always had a smile, never complained, maintained her positive attitude, and was always happy. She will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, followed by an 11 a.m. service at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Pastor Vince Rohn will officiate. Private family graveside services will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Posted online on September 14, 2022
Published in Galesburg Register-Mail
Betty Lou Endthoff, 89, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
Betty was born September 30, 1932, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbert "Webb" and Alice Ann (Askeland) Hill. She graduated from Rochelle Twp High School and married Gene Benton Endthoff on June 17, 1951, in Rochelle, Illinois.
Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gene of Galesburg; one son, Dan (Laura) Endthoff of Galesburg; one daughter, Susan Hite of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Hill of Wauconda, Illinois, and Ron (Betty) Hill of Toledo, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas Gene Endthoff in 1958 and Robb Gene Endthoff on December 20, 2017.
Betty worked for several years at Kishwaukee College and later Duplex both in Dekalb, Illinois. Betty enjoyed gardening and shopping and was an avid reader. Taking care of her family and friends brought Betty the most joy. No matter the circumstances, Betty always had a smile, never complained, maintained her positive attitude, and was always happy. She will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, followed by an 11 a.m. service at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Pastor Vince Rohn will officiate. Private family graveside services will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Posted online on September 14, 2022
Published in Galesburg Register-Mail
Betty was born September 30, 1932, in Marseilles, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbert "Webb" and Alice Ann (Askeland) Hill. She graduated from Rochelle Twp High School and married Gene Benton Endthoff on June 17, 1951, in Rochelle, Illinois.
Betty is survived by her husband of 71 years, Gene of Galesburg; one son, Dan (Laura) Endthoff of Galesburg; one daughter, Susan Hite of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Betty is also survived by two brothers, Jim (Joyce) Hill of Wauconda, Illinois, and Ron (Betty) Hill of Toledo, Ohio. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas Gene Endthoff in 1958 and Robb Gene Endthoff on December 20, 2017.
Betty worked for several years at Kishwaukee College and later Duplex both in Dekalb, Illinois. Betty enjoyed gardening and shopping and was an avid reader. Taking care of her family and friends brought Betty the most joy. No matter the circumstances, Betty always had a smile, never complained, maintained her positive attitude, and was always happy. She will be deeply missed.
The visitation will be 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, followed by an 11 a.m. service at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg, Illinois. Pastor Vince Rohn will officiate. Private family graveside services will be at Lawnridge Cemetery, Rochelle, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choosing. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
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Posted online on September 14, 2022
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