Rochelle

Betty M. Letheby, 92, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Rochelle. Betty was born February 26, 1924 in Willow Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Arnald D. and Marie (Swansen) Hansen. She married Melvin Letheby on November 29, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2015. She is also preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Everett, Harry, Carl, James, Arnold, and Jack Hansen; and a grandson, Michael Keast. Betty held numerous jobs throughout her life. She worked at the Chocolate House and Prince Castle in DeKalb. She was also postmaster at the Malta post office for a number of years. She was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church.

Betty is survived by, five children: Eloise (Roger) Keast of Malta, Allan (Sally) Letheby of Rockford, Paul (Mary) Letheby of DeKalb, Peggy Amoto of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada and Amy (Jim) Moore of Fort Myers, FL; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 13, 2016 at Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Rd., Rochelle with Pastor Joy Alsop officiating. The visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:50 A.M. Friday prior to the service. The burial will follow the service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Creston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the Hub City Senior Center. Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the on line guest book.