Betty Joan Ridings

1928 - 2021  (93 years)

• Name	Betty Joan Ridings
  Birth	1 Jul 1928	Stark Co, IL
  Gender	Female
  Death	31 Oct 2021	Henry Co, IL
  	Betty Joan (Ridings) DeBlieck, 93, of Kewanee, IL., passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the Kewanee Care Home. She was born to Thelma (Damon) and William Ridings at her grandparents' home in Bradford, IL., July 1,1928. Betty married Lawrence (Larry) DeBlieck August 9,1947. He preceded her in death November 6,1984. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother William Ridings, and two sisters, Margaret Robinson and Joyce Lindsey. Betty is survived by two daughters, Carol (Steve) Bender, Youngsville, NC., and Janice Forsythe of Kewanee, IL; one son, Randall DeBlieck of Kewanee; five grandchildren, Scott Bender, Chuck (Julie) Forsythe, Chad (Amanda) Forsythe, Mark (Tara) DeBlieck, and Mallori DeBlieck; and 11 great grandchildren. Betty loved to bake and make Christmas cookies, fudge, and divinity to share with family and friends. Her family was the center of her life. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 5 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Kewanee. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice.
  Burial	Henry Co, IL
  	FindAGrave Memorial 233604408
  Person ID	I3307	RidingsHale
  Last Modified	26 Jan 2024

  
  

  Father	William Craig Ridings,   b. 7 Apr 1892, Laurel Co, KY d. 18 May 1952, Henry Co, IL (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Thelma N. Damon,   b. Abt 1902, IL d. 7 Sep 1962, Henry Co, IL (Age 60 years)
  Marriage	27 Oct 1924	Henry Co, IL
  Family ID	F881	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lawreence J DeBlieck,   b. Abt 1925   d. Abt 1984 (Age 59 years)
  Family ID	F1448	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Sep 2025

  
  

• Photos		Betty Jean Ridings b 1930
  		Betty Joan Ridings b 1928