Betty Jane Crane

Betty Jane Crane, 97, of Watseka, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 03, 2023, at Iroquois Memorial Resident Home in Watseka. Betty was born on November 14, 1925, the daughter of Stephen and Doris (Ward) Hart. She married Elmer Crane on February 8, 1947, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was a devoted wife and mother. Betty enjoyed reading but most of all she cherished the time spent with her family. Betty is survived by her 3 sons, Earl (Nancy) Crane of Bourbonnais, Charles (Nancy) Crane of Clifton, Gary (Karen) Crane of Cabery; 3 daughters, Faye (Joe) Marek of St. Anne, Ruby (Bob) Statler of Clifton, Rita (Mike) Hilligoss of Buckley; 1 sister-in-law, Luella Hart; many grandchildren; many great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Crane; infant son, Donald Crane; her parents; 7 sisters, Elizabeth Greene, Idabella Fennell, Viola Findley, Darlene Dayhoff, Susie Thomas, Hermaine Hart, Patty Miller; 1 brother, William Hart Sr. A visitation will be held at Jensen Funeral Home in Kankakee on Saturday, November 11, 2023, starting at 11:00 AM until the service at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor David Erwin. A burial will take place at Kempton Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to Iroquois County Volunteer Services. Cremation rites have been accorded.