Betty Ann, nee Gibson, Erlinger, 72, of Venedy, IL; born December 18, 1941 in Little Blue, MO; passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Erlinger retired from the Singer Air Conditioner Factory in Red Bud, IL. Betty enjoyed gardening and canning.

She was preceded in death by her parents – Frank and Helen Gibson. One son – Leonard Erlinger.

She is survived by her loving husband – Otto Erlinger. One daughter – Theresa Lovelace of Lenzburg, IL. Four grandchildren – Johnathan, Jennifer, Ian, Elizabeth. Five great-grandchildren. Three brothers- Howard (Georgia) Gibson of Maryville, IL; Clayton (Jerri) Gibson of Biddleborn, IL; Thomas (Vodell) of Maryville, IL. One sister – Nancy (Mike) Barfield of Okawville, IL.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Services: Memorial services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 7:00pm with Rev. Nancy Shubert officiating.