Betty J. Waller, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her children; Jan (Bill) Eaton, Steve (Adrienne) Waller, Dawn (Jim) Glenn, Beth (Larry) Bravato, Daniel (Mary) Waller and Jon (Paula) Waller, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, her sisters, Nancy (Jerald) Olson and Bev Young and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Mable Engebretson, her husband, Merle (2015), two brothers, Lloyd and Bert and her sister, Patricia Ritter. Betty was a home maker most of her life, she enjoyed her cooking, needle point, crossword puzzles, going to the boats to gamble and was an avid Cubs fan. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. A private Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Our Lady of Angels. Memorials in Betty's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be most appreciated. Forsythe Gould Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com