Betty C. Horstman

Betty C. Horstman, nee Baker, 94, of Belleville, IL, born Thursday, May 24, 1928, in E. St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at Liberty Village of Maryville in Maryville, IL.

Betty was a bookkeeper for Blazier Construction Co. and Fournie Concrete Co. in Belleville, IL. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Glen Carbon IL.

For the past 3 years, Betty lived at the Cedar Creek of Shiloh assisted living and enjoyed watching Turner Classic Movies and dinning with her friends there. She loved going out weekly to lunch and playing the penny slots with her stepdaughters.
In the past, her and her husband, Don, went on several vacations and cruises to many different States and Countries from which they developed an ongoing friendship with 2 women from England. She enjoyed her family and lived a long full life filled with many adventures and happy memories.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband, Donald G. Horstman
• Son, Thomas Wessel
• Stepson, Mark Horstman
• Mother, Mildred V., nee Baker, Russell
• Stepfather, Andy Russell
• Father, Curtis Carter

Surviving are her:

• Stepdaughters:
  • Donna J. (James) Covalesky-Patton of Granite City, IL
  • Laura K. (Kenneth) Roberts of Highland, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Lindsay
  • Kelly
  • Leslie (Jim)
  • Audrey
  • Cory
  • Courtney
  • Shelby
• Great-grandchildren:
  • Stanley
  • Nora
  • Milo
  • Ben
  • Dean
  • Leo
  • Warren
  • Archer

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Violence Prevention Center.

Visitation: Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Memorial Service immediately after from 6:00 – 6:30 pm with Deacon Mark Klamer officiating.

Burial will be private.