Roberta "Betsy" Harres' Obituary
Roberta L. "Betsy" Harres, 78 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away on October 29, 2013. She was born in Dupo, IL, the daughter of the late Gus and Helen (Haltenhoff) Ruhman.
Betsy loved gardening and spending time with her family. Most local folks will remember her friendly face and kind words as the cashier at Columbia Mini-Mart.
Visitation
Friday, November 1, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Services
Saturday, November 2, 2013 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, IL
Pastor Bob Goddard, officiating
Interment
Kolmer Memorial CemeteryWaterloo, IL
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
Hospice of Southern Illinois 305 So. Illinois St. Belleville, Il 62220, or,
The American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct. Maryville, IL 62062
Survivors
Son, Jim (Jill) Harres of Columbia, IL
Daughter, Susan (Peter) Wessel of Millstadt, IL
Son, Jeffrey Harres of New Berlin, IL
Grandchildren, Jackie (Bart Jones) Harres, Emily (Justin) Palmier, Abby Wessel, and Ellie Wessel
Great-Grandchild, Teddy Jones
Brother, Lionel (Elza) Ruhman of Pacific Palisades, CANieces and Nephews
Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death By
Sisters, Delores Rednour, and Anita Pulcher
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