Betty J. Lancaster Hopedale, Illinois Obituary

Betty J. Lancaster

 <br>Betty J. Lancaster, 92, of Minier, IL, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Hopedale Nursing Home. Betty was born February 3, 1925 in Peoria. Her parents were Ted and Clara Bekermeir Glaser. She married Milberne W. Lancaster August 28, 1943 in Stanford. He passed away January 26, 2006. Also, preceding Betty in death were her parents, one brother, one grandson and one great-grandson.<br> <br> Betty is survived by five children, Mary (David) Bowers of Morton, Shirley (Mike) Burnham of Adair, David (Linda) Lancaster of Bloomington, Michael (Linda) Lancaster of Bloomington, Jane (David) McGuire of Broken Arrow, OK, 11 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.<br> <br> Betty and Milberne farmed in the Minier area over 47 years. She was a member of St. Johns United Church of Christ in Minier. She was the oldest living member.<br> <br> Services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, January 18, 2018 at St. Johns United Church of Christ. The Rev. Robert Sherman will officiate. Visitation will be 4:30 to 7 PM Wednesday, January 17, at St. Johns Fellowship Hall and one hour prior to services Thursday at church. Haensel Funeral Home in Minier is assisting the family with arrangements. Burial will be at Minier Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church or to Hopedale Medical Center. Online condolences may be made at www.haenselfuneralhome.com.<br>
January 13, 201801/13/2018
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Brenda
January 13, 2018
Aunt Betty was such a beautiful sweet soul inside & out. Her heart was made of gold. She loved without ending. She's back into the arms of her sweetheart, my Uncle Milberne. I will miss her, but thankful that I had the chance to see her last August! Until I see you again... Continue Reading