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Betty Jane Edgcomb - 88
11/13/1921 - 1/15/2010

Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home - Earlville -


Betty Jane Edgcomb, 88, of Peru, IL formerly of Earlville, IL passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Peru, IL. She was born November 13, 1921 in LaSalle, IL the daughter of John and Anna (Batty) Snell. She married Arthur Edgcomb on January 10, 1945 in Lowell, IL. Betty was a member of Earlville United Presbyterian Church and was active in the Mariners at church. Betty and her husband Arthur farmed south of Earlville from 1955 to 1980.

She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Karin) Edgcomb of Normal, IL and Philip (Jennifer) Edgcomb of Serena, IL; five grandchildren, Rebecca, Melissa, Adam, Kimberly, and Jordan; five great grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Juanita) Snell of Deer Park, Ottawa, IL and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arthur in 1980; one grandchild, Leslie Elizabeth Edgcomb and two brothers, Joe and Eugene Snell.

Funeral services will be 12:00, noon, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Earlville United Presbyterian Church in Earlville, Illinois with Pastor Del Keilman officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Utica, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 19th at the church until time of service at noon. Memorials may be directed to Earlville United Presbyterian Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com Arrangements were entrusted to Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Earlville.
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St.Earlville, IL 60518
(815) 246-6491

Visitation:
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 19th at the church until time of service at noon

Service:
Funeral services will be 12:00, noon, Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Earlville United Presbyterian Church in Earlville, IL

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Visitor Comments
We express our sympathy to the family.
Larry & Elaine Thede
1/18/2010 7:46 AM
 
To Steve and Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Denny & Brenda
Denny & Brenda Gilmore
1/18/2010 7:35 PM
 
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I've known Betty for many years and she was a lovely lady. I was originally from Deer Park.
ArlaSeverson
1/18/2010 9:28 PM
 
Phil,Jenny,Jordan,Steve and Family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Betty was a great lady and she thought so much of her family.We always had a nice visit when she would come to the bank. Curt
Curt Tuftie
1/19/2010 7:25 AM
 
Steve and Family- So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember coming to your house in Earlville and playing while our folks were visiting. Remember the good times. Nancy Freebairn Franz
Nancy Franz
1/19/2010 3:48 PM
 
To Steve & Family -- please accept our sympathy on the loss of your mother.
Karen & Gene Irvin
1/19/2010 6:51 PM
 

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