Betty J. Rench, 71 of Nokomis passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 9:07 a.m. at Prairie Rose Health Care Center in Pana, IL. She was born on November 30, 1948 in Hillsboro, IL the daughter of Harvey John and Ruth Aleen (Engelman) Dirks. She married Carroll Dean Rench on March 9, 1968 in Ft. Worth, TX. and he preceded her in death on April 14, 2018. She retired as an accountant at Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro, IL.

She is survived by her Sons: Larry Dean (Teressa) Rench of Nokomis; Eric Harvey (Tonya) Rench of Fillmore; Grandchildren: Traci Pollman, Brett Peters, Shawnee West, Cheyenne Lash, Cody Rench and Tyler Rench; Great-Grandchildren: Carson, Taylen, Spencer, Ryker, Rhett and Huntleigh; Sisters: Linda Waters; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister: Cinda Retherford, Brothers: Dave Dirks, John Dirks and Charles Dirks. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis. Funeral Service will be immediately following the visitation starting at 7:30 p.m. at Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis. Following the funeral Betty will be cremated and inurnment will be held at a later date in Ohlman Cemetery in Ohlman, IL.
Memorials may be made to the Montgomery County Cancer Association 19 Circle Dr. Litchfield, IL 62056. 

Sutton Funeral Home in Nokomis, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.