Bette Lee Gleich

1921 - 2015

Bette Lee Gleich obituary, 1921-2015, Chillicothe, IL

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Anderson Chapel

815 North Fourth Street

Chillicothe, Illinois

Bette Gleich Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 22, 2015.

Bette L. Gleich, 93, of Chillicothe, died the morning of May 22, 2015 at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon where she called home for the past fifteen months.

Bette was born in Springfield, Illinois on July 23, 1921, the sister of three older brothers: Ron, Jack, and Bob Meredith, all of whom proceeded her in death.

She married Jack L. Gleich in 1941 in Kewanee, Illinois and enjoyed 67 years with him until his death in 2008. They raised four sons, Jim (and Susie) of Chillicothe, Jack (and Nancy) of Princeville, Ron and Bill of Enterprise, Oregon. They loved and cherished their eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Jack and Bette spent their early lives wherever Jack’s Navy assignments took him and, after the war, in and around Kewanee. In 1956, they purchased the locker plant in Chillicothe, Illinois. They would call Chillicothe home for the rest of their lives.

Bette lived for her family and friends. She was an active supporter and fan of all their activities, and rarely missed a game or school event, even while working daily at the locker plant or helping out at her son Bill’s restaurant. She and Jack took up golf while in their forties when they joined Arrowhead Country Club, making many lasting friendships. She had a passion for the White Sox and oldies music that lasted a lifetime.

Always a practicing Christian, Bette and Jack were instrumental in founding St. Francis Episcopal church in Chillicothe (currently located in Lake of the Woods.)

Bette will be remembered as a role model for motherhood, matriarchy, her sense of humor, her good-naturedness, and most of all her smile.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Private interment services will be at graveside in Kewanee. Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe is in charge of arrangements.

Please send memorials to St Francis Episcopal Church and leave remembrances at www.DavisonFultonAndersonChapel.com

Finally, the family wishes to sincerely thank all the staff at St. Joseph Nursing Home for their considerate and compassionate care.

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May 31, 2015

Rich and Marty Schlink

LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. BETTE WILL BE MISSED THOUGH SHE LIVES ON IN EACH OF YOU.

May 25, 2015

I have so many great memories of Bette from working at Bill's & Arrowhead. She was a very special person & no one (and I mean not even my Mom) could touch Bette's vegetable beef soup...sooo good!!! I am so sorry for your loss but I celebrate the wonderful, long life she so richly deserved and the legacy she leaves behind. God bless you all! Sandi (Romane) Elwell

May 25, 2015

Jim, Jack, Ron & Bill,

Just returned from Washington DC and saw that your Mother had passed. Some of the greatest memories of high school are of the times we spent at your place and how great your Mother was to all of us. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Tom Kraft

May 25, 2015

Bette was a beautiful, sweet, sincere lady. She and Jack made me laugh! She will be missed!

Kathy Scott

May 24, 2015

Kierra Shindley

So sorry to hear about Bette, she was an amazing lady. I had the pleasure of doing her hair for almost 9-10 years and she always enjoyed seeing me and my children and wanted the weekly updates of them like any grandma would, a truly amazing lady, thinking of you all. Kierra shindley

May 24, 2015

Carolyn and I wish you all our deepest condolences on the death of Bette. Both of you parents always made me feel like a "fifth" son!

Bill Kraft

May 24, 2015

Carolyn and I want to express our condolences for the loss of your Mother. Both of your parents always made me feel like a "fifth" son! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill Kraft

May 23, 2015

Marge Dell

Gleich Family,
Bette was a favorite of mine while
I was working at Arrowhead. She had
a wonderful life and you will have so
many memories.

May 23, 2015

John Gamage

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Bette. I enjoyed seeing her at church.

May 23, 2015

Linda Menold- Eddy

Sorry to hear about your loss-Deepest Sympathy to all of you

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