August 1, 1942– May 24, 2026
Betty Goeckner, age 83, of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 PM – Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM – Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose, Illinois, with Fr. Juan Carolis Ruiz, OFM celebrating mass. Burial will be at the Saint Rose Cemetery in Montrose, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 PM – Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. In honor of Betty’s fulfilling career at Crossroads Cancer Center, memorials may be made to the Fear Nothing organization to help local cancer patients. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Betty was born on August 1, 1942, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Morris and Arabelle “Jean” (Farris) Clagg. She married Larry Goeckner on October 8, 1960, at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose, Illinois. To this union, three children were born: Douglas Leon, Dana Lynn, and Dawn Lachelle.
After living in Montrose for many years, Betty and Larry settled on the family farm in Bishop Creek, where they raised hogs. They owned and operated Montrose’s L&B Inn for many years. She answered the call to help others at Crossroads Cancer Center as a phlebotomist, where she brought much comfort to those who entered the doors. Later, she was an office manager at I-70 Truck Center. Betty cherished sitting around the table playing cards and dominoes with friends and family. She was blessed to take several trips with close friends. Often, her travels led to a fun night at a casino!
Betty is survived by-
Daughters – Dana (Mark) Marshall of Latona, Illinois and Dawn (Todd) Heuerman of Teutopolis, Illinois.
Daughter-in-law – Denise Goeckner of Bishop Creek, Illinois
9 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren – Christina (Chris) Ordner of Sigel, Illinois and their children Calvin, Bella, Violet, and Wyatt; Joseph Goeckner of Bishop Creek, Illinois; Levi Goeckner (significant other Danielle) of Dieterich, Illinois; Tiffany Goeckner (fiancé Lee) of Heartville, Illinois; Dustin (Bethany) Marshall of Latona, Illinois and their children Dalton and Bryson; Stacy (Matt) Burgener of Newton, Illinois and their children Lain, Logan, and Layla; Ethan (Brooke) Marshall of Dieterich, Illinois and their children Kenton, Garrett, and Wes; Amanda (Thomas) Schumacher of Sigel, Illinois their children Alice, Benjamin, and Collin; and Amber (Nathan) Sowers of Hidalgo, Illinois and their children Daniel (Raylyn), Jorden, and Landen. 1 Great-Great Grandchild- Luca Sowers
Sister – Jackie (Rick) Schackmann of Newton, Illinois. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry; her son, Douglas Goeckner; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph B. and Velear (Scott) Goeckner; her brother, James Clagg; and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Zona and Glen Addis.
