Betty Jane Allen, of Poplar Grove, IL, formerly of Kenosha, passed away on her 84th birthday, Monday, January 4, 2010. Born in Baraboo, WI, on January 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Gustav and Lena (Griegol) Belter. On November 2, 1943, she married Eugene Allen in Dubuque, IA. He passed away on October 9, 1986. Betty was formerly employed by Warwick Electronics in Waukegan, IL, for 17 years. She then worked for the Kenosha Unified Schools for 10 years until her retirement. Surviving are her children, Gale Allen of Poplar Grove, IL, and Marilyn (Gene) Smith of Stuart, VA; four brothers and sisters, Virgil (Audrey) Belter of Janesville, WI, Ronald (Joy) Belter of Kenosha, WI, Duane (Lorene) Belter of North Freedom, WI, and Sharon (Donald) Bulgrin of Baraboo, WI; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Belter; and three sisters, Dorothy Hill, Ardissie Ulrich and Marilynn Woodstock. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8th, at Proko Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Salem Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. until the time the service.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Betty’s Online Memorial at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Arbutus [Bootsie] Kelley
February 8, 2023
I lived across the street from Betty and Eugene and their daughter , Gail was my best friend. From Bootsie [Amerson] Kelley
Steve and Carolyn Woodstock
January 7, 2010
So, so sorry to hear about Aunt Betty and wish the weather would have cooperated so we could be there with you. She was a very special woman to both of us. I still can hear her laugh! Love to you all!
Courtney Gutsmiedel
January 6, 2010
We will all miss you great grandma! I love u and i wish we would have spent more time together. Im glad you are now with Great grandpa in heaven. You will never be forgoten!