Bettyann Richeson

Bettyann Richeson obituary, Bensenville, IL

Bettyann Richeson

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180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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Bettyann Richeson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Bettyann Richeson, 82, of Bellwood, Illinois passed away of natural causes October 13, 2025. Bettyann grew up in Northlake and married her husband Rick Richeson of Bellwood, Illinois and had one son Ricky Richeson Jr.
Bettyann was predeceased by her parents George and Betty Becker and has one Brother George Becker, two Sisters: Jeanette Szymanski and Karen (Pat Murphy) Zezanski.
She is survived by so many loved ones. Her son Ricky Richeson Jr, Jennifer/ Katie/ Szymanski, Chris/Carrie Becker, Kathy/Robert Issac, Christine/Robert Szymanski, Gary/Kim Zeznanski, Brenda Phillips, Danny/Amy Zeznanski, Michael/Nita Zeznanski, Christina Zeznanski.
She was survived by two grandchildren Ricky and Anastasia Bruns.
She is loved by many family members Mary/Virden VonQualen, Greg Pearl, Steve Pearl as well as Pastor Joe, Ethan Kwas and so many more that she loved and adored.
She was a Cubs/Bears fan who was loyal to the end. Bettyann was a devout Christian at Westchester Community Church, a Sunday school teacher and scout leader for many years. She loved her career at Elmhurst Hospital for over 50 years and made many lifelong friends along her journey. She is and will always be an angel looking and taking care of us. She will forever be missed, but never forgotten.
We all love you
Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Aunt
A visitation will be held at Geils Funeral Home located at 180 South York Road in Bensenville, Illinois on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Final Viewing will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Interment will directly follow at Irving Park Cemetery located at 7777 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60634 at 12:45 PM.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

18

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Geils of Bensenville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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Oct

18

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Geils of Bensenville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

Send Flowers

Oct

18

Service

12:45 p.m.

Irving Park Cemetery

7777 Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634

Send Flowers

Only 1 day left for delivery to next service.