Betty Anne Daniken, 91, of Greenville passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Hickory Estates Memory Care in Greenville. Born in Lake Park, Minnesota on June 27, 1934, she was the daughter of Alfred John Severson and Lillian Jean Simunds. She had nine siblings, eight of which preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Lewis Severson (Lisa) in Medford, OR.
Betty graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1952 and moved to Medford, OR where she worked at Bateman’s Café where she met the love of her life, Maurice Daniken. They married on June 2, 1957 and moved to Greenville, IL in 1958. Their three children are Beckie Daniken (George Weber) of Rochester, IL, Vance (Diana) of Greenville, and David (Joey) of Greenville.
She loved her family very much and had 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, as well as 36 nieces and nephews. She was a member of the First Christian Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, VBS Teacher, and in the choir. Betty had a special fondness for old western movies and loved to read. She was very artistically talented and enjoyed making and decorating wreaths and ornaments at the Daniken Tree Farm which she started with Maurice in 1968. They sold their first Christmas tree in 1973 and the farm has become part of so many traditions for area residents. She was the creative heart of the farm as well as the financial heart. She was the bookkeeper for Daniken & Sons Builders and the Daniken Tree Farm.
Donnell-Wiegand Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at the First Christian Church, 1100 Killarney Drive, Greenville on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2 pm, with burial at Mt. Gilead Cemetery. A funeral meal will be provided at the First Christian Church after the burial.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to:
Bond County Hospice
Bond Christian Service Camp
Mid-India Church Partners (checks payable to First Christian Church)
This nonprofit is dedicated to spreading the gospel of Christ throughout India and provides
services including a hospital, children’s home, and Christian School.
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