
Obituary for Betty Marie Lingel
Betty Marie Lingel, 93, of Winnebago, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Provena Saint Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born December 29, 1927 in Polo, the daughter of Lloyd Wesley and Vora Elizabeth (Paschall) Bellows. She graduated from Polo High School. Betty married Charles “Charlie” Bernard Lingel on December 29, 1945. She worked 46 years at Ma’s Café in Byron and farmed over 20 years with Charlie in the Byron area. She enjoyed going to activities with the Winnebago Seniors Bus and any and all family gatherings and reunions.
Betty is survived by her children, Charolet (Fred) Hamilton of Freeport, Jeffery (Elaine) Lingel of Winnebago, Jay (Jan) Lingel of Machesney Park, Jill Davis of Winnebago; grandchildren, Dawn, Lynn, Joey, Travis, Chas, Jennifer, Jayme, Brandi, David; great-grandchildren, Zach, Ben, Ricky, Ashley, Katelyn, Jackie, Payton, Hunter, Cameron, Hannah, Charlee, Haylee, Ashtin, Haiden, Annalee, Corbin, Nevaeh; great-great-grandchildren, Ellie, Carter, Brayden, Peyton, Reighlyn, Kai; sister, Phyllis Powers of La Grange, TX; several nephews and nieces.
Betty is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Lingel; brothers, James, Edward, Robert, George; sister, Alice Whitmore.
Memorial visitation 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Betty is survived by her children, Charolet (Fred) Hamilton of Freeport, Jeffery (Elaine) Lingel of Winnebago, Jay (Jan) Lingel of Machesney Park, Jill Davis of Winnebago; grandchildren, Dawn, Lynn, Joey, Travis, Chas, Jennifer, Jayme, Brandi, David; great-grandchildren, Zach, Ben, Ricky, Ashley, Katelyn, Jackie, Payton, Hunter, Cameron, Hannah, Charlee, Haylee, Ashtin, Haiden, Annalee, Corbin, Nevaeh; great-great-grandchildren, Ellie, Carter, Brayden, Peyton, Reighlyn, Kai; sister, Phyllis Powers of La Grange, TX; several nephews and nieces.
Betty is predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Lingel; brothers, James, Edward, Robert, George; sister, Alice Whitmore.
Memorial visitation 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Memorial Visitation
Tuesday
1
Jun
3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Genandt Funeral Home
602 N. Elida St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Memorial Contribution
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
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