Cover for Betty Jane Moeller's Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Betty Jane

Betty Jane Moeller Profile Photo

Moeller

Mar 11, 1943 — Feb 1, 2026

Collinsville

Obituary

Betty Jane (nee Wendt) Moeller, 82, of Collinsville, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026.

A proud daughter of dairy farmers Melvin and Mildred Wendt, from Ridgeville Corners, OH, she had a great love for the outdoors. She never missed a chance to wade in a cool stream or work in the yard. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bill, whom she married on May 21, 1966.  They celebrated 59 anniversaries together.

They were blessed with two daughters, Christy (Tom) Grimm and Kimberly (Nick) Kallieris, who loved her with all their hearts. Betty served as her husband's copilot on many epic cross-country camping adventures with her family. She especially enjoyed time spent doting on her precious grandchildren, Ryan (Emily) and Alyssa Grimm, and Isabella and Olivia Kallieris. She faithfully attended every event of theirs and was a fierce supporter of their interests. She is also survived by her dear siblings, Virginia Wiemken of Defiance, OH and Larry (Dianne) Wendt of Napoleon, OH.

Betty had a knack for graphic design and worked as co-owner of two successful printing shops with her husband over the years. She loved books and was a librarian for the Maryville Public Library for a time. She had a beautiful singing voice along with an appreciation for music and women's sports.

Betty particularly enjoyed lunches out with her much-loved girlfriends. She was known for making the best homemade pumpkin pie and rolls for Thanksgiving and had a very treasured gift of being one of the world's best listeners.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville, IL, and 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. with Pastor Andrew Gray officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon, IL.

Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois. They will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

February
5

Thursday

Barry Wilson Funeral Home

2800 N Center St, Maryville, IL 62062

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Visitation

February
6

Friday

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

February
6

Friday

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

1300 Beltline Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

Starts at 11:00 am

Burial

February
6

Friday

Starts at 12:15 pm

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