Betty Jean Houk

Betty Jean Houk, nee Bade, 90, of Millstadt, IL, born Thursday, December 12, 1929 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Faith Countryside Homes in Highland, IL.

Betty’s faith in Jesus was unwavering and guided her throughout her life. Her time with us is over, but we rejoice that she is now with the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Husband, Donald L. Houk
• Parents, Charles and Katherine, nee Fallon, Bade
• Daughter, Donna Jean Houk
• Brothers:
  • Roy Bade
  • Carl Bade
• Sisters:
  • Dorothy Bade
  • Dolores Bade

Surviving are her:

• Children:
  • Richard Thomas (Nancy) Houk of Highland, IL
  • James Edward (Carol) Houk of Eugene, OR
• Grandchildren:
  • Raymond (Jennifer) Houk
  • Steven Houk
  • Andrea (Justin) Welzien
  • Marissa (Chandler) Robertson
• Great Grandchildren:
  • Nathan Houk
  • Natalie Houk
  • Jackson Welzien
  • Arrow Robertson
  • Paisley Welzien

Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.

Private family services will be held with interment at St. Clair Memorial Park. A celebration of Betty’s life will be held at a later date.