Elizabeth Jane Melton

Elizabeth Jane Melton (Nee Peterson), late of Waupun, WI, formerly of Arizona and Blue Island IL, passed away April 19, 2014, one month shy of her ninety-sixth birthday. Our wonderful Betty was the beloved wife of the late Philip; mother of Karen (late Robert) Burke, late John (Sharon), Noelle (Doug) Rodgers, P. Michael (Billy), Patricia Melton, and Debbie (Bill) Wheeler; fabulous grandmother of twelve; great-granny of eighteen; and sister of James (Dorothy) Peterson. Betty was preceded by grandsons, Jim and Tom; and sister of late Robert (late Marge) Peterson.  She was loved by all who knew her. Visitation on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral mass at 12:00 p.m. at St. Benedict Church, Blue Island. For information visit www.wernerharmsenfuneralhome.com.