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BETTY MASCAL-SENTENEY Obituary
Born Nov. 16, 1926, in Huntington, W.Va., she was the daughter of Arthur Franklin Simmons and Ethel Shepherd Simmons.
Betty graduated from Kankakee High School in the class of 1944. She moved to DeKalb and worked for Drs. Bates and Boardman as a dental assistant. Betty was married to Edwin F. Mascal on Dec. 20, 1947, in the home Dr. Bates in DeKalb. They started Mascal Electric which Betty continued to own after Ed's death in 1971. Betty married George W. Senteney in June 1981 in the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb; he died Nov. 5, 2006.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, Haish School PTA and had a long involvement with the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts. She worked for many community organizations but especially loved the "County Store" where she volunteered until recently. Betty was an avid gardener, bird watcher and golfer. She loved music, theater and traveling. Betty always said her greatest accomplishment in life was her seven children.
Survivors include children Kathy (James) Kachel of Bagley, Wis., Patrick (Lorraine) Mascal of Thomasville, James (Elizabeth) Mascal of Mt. Carroll, Michael (Chere') Mascal of Sycamore, Daniel (Robin Lillie) Mascal of Iowa City, Iowa, Casey (Becky) Mascal of DeKalb and Matthew (Cindy) Mascal of Bay City, Mich.; grandchildren Collin (Dana) Kachel, Meredith Kachel, Matthew and Margaret Mascal, Heather (Jay) Morgan, Sean Mascal, Jack (Josie) Isleib, Ian and Kate Mascal, Ryan and Audrey Mascal, Carley Mascal, Marcus Mascal and Evan Martek; great-grandchildren Lucien Kachel, Joshua Bailey-Mascal, Delaney Elliott and Lilly Mascal; brother, Charles Simmons of Ashland, Ky.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Edwin Mascal and George Senteney; brother, John Simmons; and granddaughter, Allison Kachel.
Funeral service will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb with pastor Brian Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to the time of the service Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Barb City Manor or the DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center.
To send an online condolence, visit www.RonanMooreFinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115; 815-758-3841.
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Memories and Condolences
for BETTY MASCAL-SENTENEY
Aaron Tarlini
January 31, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, She will be very missed!
--Aaron "Wanna be Mascal" Tarlini
William Senteney
January 29, 2012
Our hearts are very heavy with sorrow over the news of our sweet Betty Lou's, Grandma Betty's passing. Our deepest sympathies to each and every one in the Mascal family.
Love & Peace,
William, Lori, Jacob and Maxwell Senteney
kathy plucker
January 29, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
linda meyer
January 29, 2012
she was a nice lady i used to visit her at barb city mannor
January 28, 2012
Our family would like to express to the Mascal family our condolences and prayers in this time of grief. So sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Will never forget the days of the school bell to get you guys home.
Patrick MaKarrall and Family
January 28, 2012
Our family would like to express to the Mascal family our condolences and prayers in this time of grief. So sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrick MaKarrall and Family
Suzie Dolaz-Zeeh
January 28, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss of your Mother. Thoughts and prayers!
Bill Wesselhoff
January 28, 2012
Mike, Jim, Dan, Casey, Pat, Kathy and Matt
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom.
January 27, 2012
Very sorry about your loss. My thoughts
are with the entire Mascal family.
Rick Bauernfeind, DeKalb,Illinois
NORTON & NORMA SANDERSON
January 27, 2012
SORRY TO HERE OF BETTY PASSING, WE WOULD RUN IN TO HER AT WALMART, EVERY SO OFTEN, I USED TO WORK FOR ED MASCAL WHEN IT WAS L & M ELECTRIC. I WENT WITH ROGER WHEN THEY WENT THERE WAYS, ALWAY'S LIKED ED. HE WAS THE ONE THAT GOT ME INTO THE ELECTRICAL FIELD.
WITH OUR SYMPATHY
NORTON & NORMA SANDERSON
Randy Hjelmberg
January 27, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Mascal Family
Connie Farris
January 26, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers to the Mascal family's.
Kay & Harry Reed
January 26, 2012
We are sorry for your loss and offer our sincere sympathy.
Margot Burchard
January 26, 2012
Danny,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a wonderful lady.
Phil Chapman
January 26, 2012
Jim, so sorry to hear the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phil and Sonia Chapman of Niceville, Florida.
Stephan Japuntich
January 26, 2012
I offer to the Mascal family my condolences and prayers in this time of grief.
Patty Manos Keramidis
January 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gary Cordes
January 26, 2012
Sending our sincere sympathy from Florida. She was such a smiling presence--always friendly and caring. May you be comforted by happy memories. Gary and Pat Cordes
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