Betty J. Dietrich

In sweet remembrance we celebrate the cherished life of Betty Dietrich, age 91, who passed peacefully Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born April 24, 1934 in Rochelle, IL. High School sweethearts, ❤️Betty and Jason, began their 72 love-filled years of marriage on February 16, 1952 at the Congregational Christian Church in Stillman Valley, IL while Betty was a senior. She then graduated and patiently waited for Jason to come back from the service before they started their family. Betty was a dedicated Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma throughout her life instilling traditional family values and always happy when she brought her “clan” together for all kinds of celebrations whether birthdays, holidays, cookouts or maybe just Sunday afternoon dinner. A true “Betty Homemaker” at heart, she loved sewing, gardening, canning, cooking and baking for her family & friends. Betty and Jason(Jake) led an active social life filled with great friends, dancing, cards, camping, and traveling for many years. Betty modeled, by example, a steady work ethic from a young age culminating in owning her own business Karlberg Tan Spa Crafts & Collectibles in Byron IL where she forged additional friendships and touched lives on a daily basis. Betty is preceded in death by Jason Dietrich (2024) her parents, Ellen Marie Sophia Johnson, Gustaf Viktor Swensson, 2 siblings & 3 half siblings. Continuing to honor Betty’s life are her 8 children Roger Dietrich, Deborah DeVaney, Dawn Griffin (Gary), Dennis Dietrich (Cary), Doreen Hawkins (Craig), Robin Hahn (Bill), Betsy Johannsen (Craig) and Jennifer Jones (Mark) additionally many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held 11 AM Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Farrell Holland Gale Funeral home, 136 West Roosevelt Rd. in Stillman Valley IL with Pastor Barry Norris officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service at the funeral home from 9 to 11 AM. A memorial fund is established in Betty’s name and may be directed to her family.