With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bette Jean Barwig of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, who passed away on October 22, 2021 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her husband Robert James Barwig; her parents, George Franklin and Bertha Rigamer-Michael Sr.; and her siblings, Mildred Strandberg-Carter, Raymond Michael, Marion Cole, George Franklin Michael Jr., Grace Grupe and Ralph Michael.

She is survived by : her children, Patricia Doggett Formentini (John), David Barwig (Sheri), Barbara Bulava (Alan) and Beth Barwig Michael (Rick). She is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church on Vollmer or Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL (Lightways.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd