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Betsy Markel-Lacy Obituary
BETSY MARKEL-LACY
GODFREY — Betsy R. Markel-Lacy, 80, died at 8:11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Jerseyville Nursing & Rehab.
Born April 10, 1938 in Rombauer, Missouri, she was the daughter of James C. Romine and Beulah (Buchanan) Henderson and her step-father, Art Henderson. She married Jack Raymond Markel on April 19, 1958 in Alton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2007. She later married David Lacy. He survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Greg Markel (Teresa) of Alton, Danny Romine of Ballwin, Missouri, Jody Markel (Michele) of Alton, and Chris Markel (Sue) of Godfrey, Illinois, 10 grandchildren, Darrin Markel, Justin Markel, Eryka Graham, Dylan Romine, Jessica Markel, Danielle Romine, Blake Markel, Ryan Markel, Ciara Markel, and Sarah Markel. One brother, Steve Romine (Glenda) of Alton, and a sister, Vicki Turner (Larry) of Godfrey.
Along with her parents and first husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Monica Markel-Graham and a brother, Gary Henderson.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9. Pastor Gregory Linscott will officiate. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
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Marie and Ron Daube
April 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss. We are praying for God to bring you strength and comfort. Aunt Betsy will be very missed but there is joy in knowing she is with those she loved that had passed before. Love Marie and Ron Daube
Susan Luly
April 7, 2019
Betsy, a beautiful woman inside and out. We will miss you. My heart goes out to all.
Jeff & Kathy Henderson
April 6, 2019
R.I.P. Aunt Betsy. I have a lot of wonderful memories that included you and Uncle Jack. We'll miss you dearly. Our prayers go out to the family.
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