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Obituary for Betty Mae Meeker

Betty Mae Meeker, 90 of Byron, IL died at 3:05 pm Friday March 8, 2019 in Generations Nursing Home in Byron surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 23, 1928 in Grinnell, Iowa the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George and Garnet (Cooke) Lindsey.  Betty married Robert Wesley Meeker in Pecatonica, IL on May 19, 1951.  She was employed as a machine operator by Quality Metal in Byron, IL for 10 years.  Was a member of The Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL.  Survivors include son Jeff (Sheryl) Meeker; daughters Sue French, Beth (Art) Erickson; son Tim (Janet) Meeker; daughter Penny Meeker; son John (Jennifer) Meeker; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; sister Sally (Glenn) Hansen; numerous nieces and nephews.  A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 am Thursday March 14, 2019 in McCorkle Funeral Home – Pecatonica Chapel 203 West 5th Street Pecatoncia, IL with Pastor Chris Brauns of The Red Brick Church officiating.  Burial will be in Pecatonica Cemetery.  A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am until time of ceremony on Thursday. 

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