Betty Jean Outsen

Betty Jean Outsen, 95, of Clifton, Il. formerly of Kankakee, Il. passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Arcadia Care of Clifton. She was born on April 23, 1925 to Lawrence and Clura (Powell) Flickinger in Fort Wayne, IN. Betty married William Outsen on August 24, 1946 in Chicago, Il. Betty is survived by a son Greg (Stacy) Outsen of Bourbonnais, daughters Gloria (Don) Merchant of Cadiz, KY. and Debra (Dave) Sheputis of Bourbonnais, four grandchildren, Jennifer Brinkman, Jeremy (Robin) Outsen, Nicholas (Emily) Outsen, Jackson Sheputis and 3 great grandchildren, Nolan, Owen and Reese Outsen. She served in the WAVES in WWII. Betty was a caregiver to many. Due to her youngest son’s autism, she was involved in many organizations including the Autism Society of Illinois, Easter Seal Society of Kankakee, Kankakee County Training Center, United Parents of Exceptional Children and Trinity Services. She also took care of family, cooked fabulous meals and tended to her many gardens. Betty is preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Timothy, brother Wayne Flickinger and sister June Flickinger. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care of Bourbonnais or the Autism Society of Illinois.