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Betty Rathbun Obituary
Betty was born in Howe, Indiana, on October 8, 1942, the daughter of Donald A. Willms and Edith Pauline (Campbell) Willms.
She graduated from the Orland High School.
Betty was a homemaker and also formerly worked at Jellystone Park, Fremont, Indiana.
She was a member of the Orland American Legion Auxiliary, the Mongo United Methodist Church, the Ladies Guild at Lake Gage Congregational Church, and volunteered at the Steuben County Council on Aging.
Betty enjoyed cooking, helping others, and going to cruise-ins, with her husband, George. She enjoyed her time with all her friends and family, and was a friend to everyone she met.
Survivors include her husband, George A. Rathbun of Orland, Indiana; her children, Edith Walker of Florida, Loretta (Danny) Stephens of Angola, Indiana, Donald (Bridget) Imse of Fremont, Indiana, Jackie (Eric) Davis of Ravenna, Michigan, Paula McElwain of Sturgis, Michigan, and Dewey Imse of Fremont, Indiana; her stepchildren, Liz (Carl) Coburn of Fremont, Indiana, Pam (John) Cox of Maaco, Colorado, Karen (Mike) Shoup of Angola, Indiana, Brad Rathbun of Richmond, Indiana, Judy Brumbaugh of Auburn, Indiana, Edward (Myrna) Crubaugh of Norwalk, Ohio, Robert Crubaugh of Ashtabula, Ohio, Rosemarie Crubaugh of Coldwater, Michigan, Donald Crubaugh of Angola, Indiana, and Kathy Shown of Angola, Indiana; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Hogstad of Sturgis, Michigan, Dorothy "Dodie" Fritz of Fremont, Indiana, Bonnie (Nick) Witham of LaGrange, Indiana, and Emma Willms (Jerry Sweet) of Bronson, Michigan; and a brother, Richard Willms of Orland, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husbands, Jacob Crubaugh and John Imse; and stepdaughters, Nancy Schort and Betty Matlock.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 5, 2016, at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana, with Pastor James D. Bartlett officiating.
Burial will follow services at Greenlawn Cemetery, Orland, Indiana.
Memorials are requested to the Orland American Legion, or the Mongo United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com.
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Julie Straw Henderson
September 24, 2017
I remember Betty with smiles all the time.
emma willms
September 16, 2016
rip you will be miss enjoyed our time together and all you did for me
Ericka Wetmore
September 9, 2016
I will never forget all of the times we spent together grandma. But I will always remember mom and I being the last ones to see you before you went home to heaven. It was a great day full of tears, smiles and laughter. I am so thankful I got that time with you. I love you so much and will miss you more than you know. Fly high grandma until I see you again!
Jessica and DAvid Crubaugh
September 7, 2016
She was the best grandma I love you Grandma and I miss you rest in peace and sing with the angel choir love you always Jessica and David
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Steve Parsons
September 6, 2016
Rest in peace Betty . Sorry for your lose George and Betty's family's .
Brenda Richardson
September 5, 2016
The time I was married to Donald crubaugh Betty was the best mother in law I can never have I'll miss her dearly rest in peace you beautiful angel love Brenda
Shelia Rathbun Harrington
September 4, 2016
All of George's siblings will miss Betty's good cheer and helpfulness. She became like our 5th sister when she married our brother George on July 31, 1999. She treated our mom like anyone would love to see their own mom treated too!
I am thankful for the visit that Tom and I had with Betty and George in Angola January 5, 2016.
May God watch over and care for him during this very difficult time!
Betty and George at my wedding August 4, 2001
Heather Hernandez
September 4, 2016
Rest in peace, Aunt Betty! Sending my condolences to Uncle George and the rest of the family.
Emma Willms
September 4, 2016
With Love, your other daughter.
Tammy Gilbert
September 4, 2016
You'll be missed dearly by those who loved and knew you.. A very kind, caring, sweet and loving Mother, Daughter, Wife, Sister, Aunt and friend.. My thoughts and prayers go out to George and the family during this difficult time.. Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Rest in peace Aunt Betty.. Toes
George and Betty at KFC 1-5-16
Shelia Harrington
September 2, 2016
September 2, 2016
Thinking of all of you about a great lady we lost and will be sadly missed to so many. She always gave her best to all she saw in so many ways and places.rest in piece Betty !
God bless all !bart and sue hand
Kat Shown
September 1, 2016
I love you mom and you will be sorely missed. I just wish I had more time with you, you ment so much to me and my heart hurts now but I know you will be in an amazing place Love, and kisses your daughter
Kat
Pat Allender
August 31, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Booth
August 31, 2016
Fly High Betty! May you rest in heavenly peace free from pain forever ! You had a heart of gold! Always willing to help others! Our heartfelt sympathy to George and all of the familes!,
Julie Henderson
August 31, 2016
With deepest sympathy to the family.
Wes and Patty Floehr
August 31, 2016
It was a pleasure to know you and be a part of the Tuesday morning McDonald's group. You will definitely be missed but now you have total piece in the arms of the Lord
August 31, 2016
our thoughts and prayers are with you George and family,surely will miss you Betty you always made us smile!! may you rest in peace!! Tom and Rose Acker
Marilyn Broton
August 31, 2016
Rest in peace Betty you was a wonderful person and will surely be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. with love !!
lacey imse
August 31, 2016
She was my grandma but so much more! I'll miss you lots but at least your flying with the angels!
Cheryl Irwin
August 31, 2016
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you George, Dotie and all the family. Betty has touched so many lives by the wonderful things she has done for us here at the Council on Aging. We will miss her so much. Rest in Peace my friend.
connie Hamman
August 31, 2016
Going to miss you Betty. You were one in a million. I've known you for almost ten years and you were always helping someone. May you rest in peace friend and put in a good word for me with the Boss up there. Love Ya!
John & Jesslyn Senecal
August 31, 2016
We just met and got to know Betty this past year and she was a very energetic and thoughtful person! She was full of spunk and energy and loved giving of her time and talents. She enjoyed being out and about and keeping active and caring for others! Her spunk & smile will definitely be missed in our neighborhood! She had a heart of gold and there is no doubt in my mind that she is dancing with the angels! George & the rest of Betty's family is in our thoughts and prayers!
Robbin Meier
August 30, 2016
Betty always loved going to church. Just wanted to share another photo of her. Always loved helping people out and worked her butt off. Gonna miss her for that. Senior activities.
Betty (Ma) with Santa Claus
Robbin & Regina Meier
August 30, 2016
I have known Betty for many years as Ma. She was a wonderful woman who would take care of anyone in a heart beat. I am sure going to miss her and her talks. She would help with recipes if I needed it too. May you rest in peace Betty (Ma). Will always love you and miss you dearly.
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