Edna Bettinger

Edna Grace (Warren) Bettinger, 88, of Charleston, IL passed away at 12:44 P.M. on October 20, 2013 at Farmer City Rehab & Health Care in Farmer City, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main in Arcola, IL. Pastor Derold Doughty will officiate. Burial will be in the Mound Cemetery in Charleston, IL. Visitation will be prior to the funeral at the funeral home.

Edna was born on July 18, 1925 in Charleston, IL. Her parents were Kathryn Pearcy Moses and Guy Warren. She was raised with her brothers by their Mother and stepfather, Howard Moses.

Edna married the love of her life Charles W. Bettinger II on May 29, 1948. Edna and Charles were blessed with two sons, Charles W., IV “Chuck”, and Maurie L. Bettinger. Charles W. Bettinger II passed away on January 10, 1959. Edna raised Chuck and Maurie on her own with the help of her parents.

Survivors include one son, Maurie Bettinger and his wife Dana of Farmer City, IL and one daughter-in-law Cindy Bettinger of Charleston, IL. Grandchildren include, Eric Bettinger and his wife Tracy of Lovington, IL, Yvonne McClure and her husband Andy of Clarksville, TN, Aaron Bettinger and his wife Robin of Monticello, IL, Justin Bettinger and his wife Stephanie of Cerro Gordo, IL, Danielle and Brittany Bettinger of Farmer City, Zachary Bettinger of Murfreesboro, TN and Mark Bettinger and his wife Jennifer of South Africa. Great grandchildren are Sabrina, Jacob, Samantha, Emma, Shelby, Cassie, Cameron, Bailey, Preston, Ashton, Dalton, Ian, Madalyn, Samuel and Hannah.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents Guy, Kathryn and Howard Moses, three brothers: George, Maurice and Harley “Raymond”. Her son, Chuck, a daughter-in-law: Beth and two grandchildren, Charles W. Bettinger V and Christopher Bettinger.

Edna retired from Brown Shoe Factory in Charleston, IL in 1990. After she retired she was a homecare helper. She loved to play bingo, fish, travel, and spend time with her family. Edna was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the Moose.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Farmer City Rehab & Health Care Center, 404 Brookview Drive in Farmer City, IL 61842.