Betty L. Matthes – West Salem

Betty L. Matthes, age 96 of West Salem, IL passed from this life to the next on Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Betty was born in rural West Salem on July 18, 1924 to Victor and Daisy (Smith) Kerster.

She married Kenneth “Kenny” Matthes on November 25, 1943 and they enjoyed almost 65 years together until his passing on July 12, 2008.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Dorothy Schilt and Wilma Holsapple, 2 brothers, Richard and Bill Kerster, an infant sibling and a grandson, Benjamin Walker.

Betty and Kenny were blessed with three children, who survive:  Marlene (Jim) Walker of rural Albion, IL, David (Lesa) Matthes of rural West Salem and Daniel (and fiancee’ Donna Green) Matthes of Albion.  Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Tara (Jayare) Buerster, Amy (Kevin) Kling, Josh (Rana) Walker, Mallory (Alan) Traxler and Kayti Austin, and 13 great-grandchildren:  Sydney, Hayley, Jaycey, Alex, Jackson, Baylee, Abel, Sophia, Sadie, Nastia, Mykah, Daisy and Lavender.

Betty was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in West Salem.

She will be remembered for her wonderful way with growing flowers.

A Graveside Service to commemorate the life of Betty L. Matthes will be held at 10AM on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Moravian Cemetery in West Salem.  Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery, and out of respect for the family’s wishes, those attending are asked to wear a mask.  Attendees are also encouraged to dress casually.

Memorials may be given to the Edwards County Senior Citizens, with envelopes available at the service, or they may be mailed to Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home 241 West Main St. Albion, IL  62806.

Online condolences and fond memories may be left for the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.