Elizabeth “Betty” Winter, 79, of St. Libory, entered into God’s kingdom the morning of May 1, 2023.

She is preceded by her parents Edmund Range and Hilda Vollert, daughter Darlene Winter, and sisters Lillian Dintelman and Alice Kurtz.

A sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty is survived by her many loved ones: her sister Edna Dintelman; her daughter Cheryl (Gary) Hoff; her grandchildren Danielle (Seth) Vreizelaar, Dylan Hoff, Amber Winter, and Hillary (Brandon) Nelson; and her great-grandchildren Holly, Collette, Kenlee, Greyson, Shawn, Maggie, and Bailey.

Betty dedicated much of her life to building relationships with the people whose lives she touched, even if just for a moment or a meal. She worked for several decades as a server for Chicken’s Restaurant of St. Libory and later Gary’s Restaurant in Freeburg. Betty greeted familiar and new friends alike with her signature boisterous charm—an indomitable force, lighting up the faces of those she served.

No doubt, her sense of service to her friends, family, and community stemmed from her faith. A lifelong worshipper at St. Agatha’s Catholic Church, Betty garnered well-deserved love and respect from her fellow parishioners. To her final breath, Betty led her life by the light of her faith.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Parkinson’s Foundation and/or Family Hospice of the Belleville Area.

Visitation: Friends and family will be gathering from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday May 6, 2023 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL

Memorial Service:  A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 6, 2023 at St. Agatha Catholic Church in New Athens, IL with Fr. Nicholas Fleming officiating.  Private burial will take place at St. Agatha Cemetery in New Athens, IL at a later date.

Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens,, IL is in charge of arrangements.

1. Amanda(Mandy) Huffman says:

   05/12/2023 at 12:37 am

   I’m sure going to miss Betty ….condolences to her Family & Friends…RIP Betty

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2. Vic Main says:

   05/10/2023 at 5:50 am

   Condolences to Betty’s family. She was friend to many many people and will be missed Prayers to family

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3. Ruth Ann & Jon Hanft says:

   05/08/2023 at 6:30 pm

   Our deepest sympathy to Betty’s family.. Rest In Peace, you will be missed

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4. Judy and Jim Newman says:

   05/06/2023 at 11:58 am

   Deepest sympathy to Betty’s family. We have many happy memories as we were classmates in the Class of 1961. She was a very good person. . .sweet, kind and caring, proud of her family. She will be missed.

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5. Kay Gaebe says:

   05/05/2023 at 2:43 pm

   RIP Betty My sympathy to her family. She was a hard working lady for sure. I enjoyed working with her at Chickens for many years. She will be missed for sure.

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6. Cheryl Schanuel says:

   05/05/2023 at 11:51 am

   Sorry for your loss. Betty was always friendly. Prayers for family

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7. Pat Graham says:

   05/05/2023 at 10:07 am

   So sorry to hear of Betty’s
   Passing. My sympathy to her families! R.I.P.

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8. Verleen Bollmeier says:

   05/05/2023 at 8:23 am

   Our sympathy goes out to all of Bettty’s family. She always had a smile on her face. Prayers!

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9. Sondra & James Meyer says:

   05/05/2023 at 7:56 am

   We send our deepest sympathy to Betty’s family.

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10. Pam Hammel says:

    05/04/2023 at 9:41 pm

    Rest In Peace Betty. Until we meet agai

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11. Trudy Woolbright says:

    05/04/2023 at 4:53 pm

    Much Love and Prayers for Hillary, Amber, and their families. Also all of Betty’s family. She was a great woman and will be sadly missed.

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12. JoAnne Frisby says:

    05/04/2023 at 2:32 pm

    I’m sending up prayers for strength in the days to come. Sorry for the loss of your mom Cheryl. I remember having met her.

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