Betty Rooney

Betty Rooney, age 86, died Friday, May 2nd at Centegra Hospital in McHenry with her family at her side. She was born on July 11, 1927 in Crystal Lake to Selma & Fred B. Morgan and married Lyle T. Rooney “her Irishman” on June 17, 1950.

Betty was a very loving wife, mother & sister and very active in her church, St. Thomas the Apostle. She was always ready to help friends and neighbors and was very giving in her community. She was an avid reader and a loyal Cubs fan.

Betty is survived by her son, Don (Judy) Rooney; daughters, Cindy (George) Werres and Judy (Ron) Fine; sister, Nancy (Morgan) Hurst; grandchildren, Kate (Lee) Duncan, George Werres III, Mary (Tim) Schlung, Tom (Alissa) Werres, Michael Werres; and great grandchildren, Nathan, Nora, Liam and Claire.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alice (Morgan) Austin; and husband, Lyle.

The visitation will be Tuesday, May 6th, from 4-8pm at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake at 10:00am Wednesday, May 7th. Burial will immediately follow at Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Betty’s name to St. Thomas the Apostle Church.