Betty A Oberle
September 4, 1930 ~ October 5, 2016
Betty A. Oberle, 86, of Walnut died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Heritage Health in Walnut. She was born Sept. 4, 1930, in Deer Grove, the daughter of Otto and Margaret (Whyte) Von Holten. She married Darrell Oberle March 3, 1950, at the Rock Falls Lutheran Church. He survives. She graduated from Walnut High School with the Class of 1948. She attended Brown''s Business School in Peoria. Betty and Darrell started their life in Walnut and began farming in 1954 near Kasbeer. Betty was an outstanding farm wife who helped her husband in the farming operation as needed. She was a wonderful homemaker, known for her cookies and pies. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church in Ohio, Ill., including Women''s Circle and singing in the choir. Betty has a great love for family. She cherished family gatherings and tea with her sisters. Also surviving are five children, Christine (Jim) Preston of San Antonio, Texas, Laurie (Ray) Sabin of Walnut, Ronnie (Denise) Oberle of Walnut, Jack Oberle of Austin, Texas, and Kim (Rich) Shone of Grapevine, Texas; 12 grandchildren, Neil Preston, Betzy (Gordon) McLeland, Scott (Rachel) Sabin, Greg (Chris) Sabin, Ben Sabin, Nicole (Tony) Wooden, Kristin (Mike) Dudley, Reid (Rachel) Oberle, Katie Oberle, Nick Oberle, Austin Shone and Andrea Shone; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marie Schulte, Ellen "Boots" Spencer, Margaret (Maynard) Parker and Euryth (Louie) Vickrey; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter-in-law, Carrie Oberle; and seven brothers, Leo, James, John, Richard, Eugene, Robert and Don Von Holten. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the First Lutheran Church in Ohio, Ill., with the Rev. Gene Vincent officiating. Burial will be in the Van Orin Repose Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Grant- Johnson Funeral Home in Princeton. Memorials may be directed to the First Lutheran Church in Ohio, Ill.
Betty Ann was such a special great aunt. I have so many fond memories of growing up and spending tea time with her and our extended family. My prayers and love to all.
Anytime I was around Betty she had her winning smile and pleasant personality. I cannot wrap a gift without thinking of her matching the designs on the paper perfectly. A great lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Great Aunt Betty Ann was one of the most elegant and nicest person I have ever known. She was so kind to me always and her smile was something special. My thoughts and prayers to Uncle Darrell, Cousin Kim and the rest of the family. Love Jerry Albert
Her ever present smile and kindness were a welcome gift whenever you saw her. I feel fortunate to have had Betty Ann’s laugh make me smile or laugh and see her kindness and warmth. My condolences, thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
I heard of Betty Ann’s death only yesterday, and was both shocked and saddened. I would have attended visitation if I’d known. We pretty much grew up together, as our family farms were just a little ways down the road. I always admired Betty Ann as such a beautiful older girl. I can picture her driving by my house and the dust flying behind the car on the gravel road. I pray that God’s power will give you all the strength you need in the days ahead.