Birth date: Dec 11, 1941 Death date: Dec 11, 2018
Decatur – Beverly Ann Ketenbrink, 77, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Beverly was born December 11, 1941, in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of William Wayne and Virginia Mae (Page) Sti Read Obituary
goodbye classmate…rest in peace.
I was so sorry to hear that my Cousin Beverly passed away. I hadn’t seen her in many years. She was older than me, but I remember her fondly at family gatherings when I was young. Our deepest condolences to Beverly’s family. From her cousins: Colleen Williams, Linda Holt, Pat Holt, Terry Page, Joyce Jenkins and Rob Page.
Last night I found out that my Aunt Bev passed away. I was busy last night and kept my mind on other things to where I didn’t really have time to sit and think about it. This morning I was on the treadmill and I always listen to Joyce Meyers while I walk. She talked for 30 minutes and I didn’t hear a word she said. I thought of my Aunt the whole time and the things that she had taught me, done for me, and the special bonding that we had that no-one else could understand. A good friend asked me this morning if I was ok. I thought for a second and said no, I’m not ok. Then the tears started pouring out. My Aunt deserves the recognition of how special she was. She taught me how to act like a lady, sit like a lady, and eat like a lady. Now, I was raised with 4 boys, with me being the only girl, so lady like was not part of the role at home. She also taught me how to be professional in an office. My career is because of her, because at 15 my summer job was working as a secretary for Spacemark, Inc., a company her and my Uncle owned and operated. I learned a lot of things that summer. Then got to fly back to Indiana on my Uncles plane at the end of summer. She was the only family member that called me by my given name….DeAnna. To everyone else, it was DeeDee or Dee. Throughout the years, Aunt Bev was always there. She was just like a mother to me. I looked up to her and said I always wanted to be like her. She was the strongest woman I think I ever knew. And not really strong as strength wise, but strong in every other way. She was the glue that kept everything together I think. I’m going to miss our talks. I’m going to miss her. I hate that I couldn’t say my final goodbyes with the rest of the family, but Aunt Bev has heard my voice these last few days, and she knows where my heart is. Rest in Peace Aunt Bev. You are back with Uncle Bob again. I love you! And we will see each other again in Heaven.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bev and Bob were our next door neighbors and were always ready to help out our folks. We will make a contribution to the New Hope Animal Shelter in her memory. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. I’ve been friends with Bev, and Bob, for more than 50 years. I will miss her.
So sorry for the pain and emptiness of heart you must feel at this time. May the many memories you shared together and the passing of time help you to endure. Soon all pain, suffering and death will be no more. (Revelation 21:3,4)
You will be missed by all. Especially me your nephew. Billy Joe Ketenbrink
