Betty G. Grubb

Betty G. Grubb, 87, of Byron, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, following a fall that caused multiple complications.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who cherished time with her family. “Mom” worked for over 50 years in the medical services industry as an X-ray lab technician. She was one of the unsung heroes of the 1967 Belvidere tornado, one of the deadliest tornadoes in Illinois history which took the lives of 24 people, including 13 children. From her home in Byron, she rushed to Belvidere and worked countless hours treating the wounded at what was left of Highland Hospital.

Along with her late husband of 65 years, they enjoyed traveling, sunning in Hawaii, sightseeing in Alaska and traveling the country.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Marie Grubb Byron, IL; sons Gregory (Judy) Bonita Springs, FL and Bradley (Lynn) Omaha, NE; grandchildren Jenna (Alex) Sedlacek Lincoln, NE and Tyler (Sarah) Omaha NE; Shannon (David) Lawlor Virginia Beach, VA and James Grubb Dixon, IL; great-grandchildren Peyton and Ethan Grubb, Michael and Jacob Lawlor, Logan Sedlacek and Abby Grubb. Preceded in death by her husband James, parents and brothers Raymond and Darrell.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL, as well as the dedicated team of professionals at OSF / St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Due to unforeseen issues, the visitation will be delayed until a later date in 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that you consider a donation to the Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL.

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