Betty J. Haferkamp of Chester
Betty J. Haferkamp, 90, of Chester, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois.
She was born to the late Douglas R. and Gladys A. (nee Small) Smith on Nov. 9, 1927 in St. Louis, Mo. She married Earl Haferkamp, Sr. on Nov. 15, 1947 in Vinta Park, Mo. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2006.
Betty and her husband purchased Superior Cleaners in Chester from the Pauley Family in 1975 and owned the business for over 15 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Chester. She taught children's 4th grade Sunday school class at First Baptist Church in Chester and First Baptist Church in Ferguson, Mo. for many years. She also served as a church clerk for nearly 20 years. Betty sang in the church choir at First Baptist Church, Chester, West Park Baptist Church, Wellston, Mo., and First Baptist Church in Ferguson, Mo. Her and her husband loved the Lord and served where they were needed.
Survivors include four children, Nancy (Robert) Hinkel of St. Louis, Mo., Earl Haferkamp of Hazelwood, Mo., George (Veronica) Haferkamp of Chester, and John (Shelly) Haferkamp of Steeleville; one son-in-law, Kenneth Gruenewald; 10 grandchildren; one step granddaughter; 23 great grandchildren; and three step great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Husband; one daughter, Betty Gruenewald 2 granddaughters, Jessica and Karla Haferkamp; one daughter-in-law, Irene Haferkamp; three siblings; and one step granddaughter, Samantha Sanders.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 at First Baptist Church, Chester, with Dr. Mike Fogerson officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Chester.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, and from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Chester.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Chester. To view this obituary and sign the register book visit www.wpfh.net</group><group id="3EA3951E-88DD-4219-9BD8-622EDBFE5719" type