Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Ross) Eichenberg, age 85 of Reed City, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Texas. She was born February 4, 1935, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence and Wynonne (Milton) Delfs. Betty married Ronald Eichenberg on June 21, 1980 in Stanwood and together they raised their family in the Stanwood and Mecosta areas. Betty dedicated herself to being a wife, mother, and step-mother.
She is survived by her children, Pamela (David) Biller of Coopersville, James (Judy) Ross of Gowen, and Owen (Patti) Ross of Texas; stepchildren, Wilma (Don) Mekkes of Rodney, Linda (Dar) Wernette of Remus, Sue (Jay Smiecinski) Snavley of Mecosta, and Joyce Eichenberg-Oakley of Mecosta; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Delfs of Colorado; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother, 2 sisters, stepson, a step-grandson and husband Ronald Eichenberg in 2016.
Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday. Betty will be laid to rest at Davenport Cemetery, Barton Township, Newaygo County.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bettys name to Make A Wish Foundation.
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Funeral Service
Saturday, February 15, 2020
11:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307
Visitation
Saturday, February 15, 2020
10:00 AM
Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home
13985 Northland Drive
Big Rapids,MI
49307
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