Betty Lou Dierks age 93 of Camanche, formerly of DeWitt, passed away Saturday Nov. 12, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Camanche. Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM until the service hour at Pape Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Betty was born on March 29, 1929 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Frank and Henrietta (Dohse) Rowson. She married Delbert Dierks on Sept. 12, 1948 in Clinton, he died in 2008. She was a member of Elvira Zion Lutheran Church. Betty worked as a secretary for over 22 years at Iowa Mutual Insurance. She enjoyed traveling and crafts.
Betty is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Cliff) Brown of Camanche, IA; her son, Steve (Cindy) Dierks of Clinton; five grandchildren, Rebecca, Teri, Tonya, Stefanie, and Dylan; and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, and a sister.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Family relatives are getting smaller and smaller as we all age.
So sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. It’s such a sad and lonely feeling, isn’t it? She and your Dad were two of Larry and my favorite relatives. They were kind, loving and FUN.
Barb and family, so sorry that your Mom has passed.
The heart is never ready to say goodbye, but know you will see her again!
The love you had for each other will never die! ?
??We are so sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers to all ??