Betty Fischer

The funeral service for Betty Jean Fischer (nee Follenweider), 91, formerly of Palatine and Dolton, will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 at The Community Church of Barrington, 407 S. Grove Ave., Barrington, where there will be visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The burial will be private.

Born September 1, 1922 in Chicago to the late Elmer and Hannah (Hanevold) Follenwider, Jean passed away Monday, October 7, 2013. She married the late Roy Fischer on June 13, 1942, in Chicago.

Jean was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family. Her faith and family meant everything to her.

Survivors include her children, Joyce Shaw, Janice (Frank) Leptich, Joan (Russell) Whitman, Judi (Wally) Bransen, Tim (Jill) Fischer, and Laurel (fiancé Troy Ryley) Castillo; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, Jean was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia (Sylvan) Yates.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Jean’s name may be made to World Vision, www.worldvision.org, or 888-511-6443.

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