Bette J. Verstegen Obituary (2012)

Bette J. Verstegen, age 88 of Carlyle, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Mrs. Verstegen was born on November 9, 1924, in Madison, Wisconsin, a daughter of Hans and Emily (Nissen) Petersen. She married Merrill W. Jensen on July 9, 1945, and he preceded in death on May 25, 1951. She then married Gerhard E. Verstegen on June 16, 1954, and he preceded in death on November 13, 1974. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed the arts, reading, music, and playing cards. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia L. Morley and husband George of Breese; a son, John G. Verstegen and wife Mary of Carlyle; 4 grandchildren, Charles G. Morley of Washington, D.C., Jennifer L. Biggerstaff & husband Patrick of Sherman Oaks, California, Nicholas J. Verstegen, and Kristi M. Verstegen, both of Carlyle; and a great grandson, John P. Biggerstaff of Sherman Oaks. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Thomas A. Jensen; brothers Roland J. and Edwin B. Petersen; and sisters, Viola Petersen and Dorothy Jensen. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle with Fr. George Mauck, officiating. Interment will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery in Beloit, Wisconsin at a later date. The Verstegen family will greet friends at Zieren Day Funeral Home on Thursday, December 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. Memorial donations in Mrs. Verstegen's memory are suggested to Case Halstead Library, St. Joseph Hospital, or the Carlyle Healthcare Center, and will be received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. Previous EventsVisitation Thursday, December 13, 2012 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231 Memorial Service Thursday, December 13, 2012 Zieren Funeral Home 1111 Clinton Street Carlyle, IL 62231