Beth R. Gruenewald

BETTY “BETH” ROANE GRUENEWALD, 65 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:15 pm, Friday, January 29, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Chester, IL.

Beth was born to Earl Wm. Sr. and Betty J. (nee: Smith) Haferkamp on October 30, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Beth married Kenneth Gruenewald on July 1, 1972 in St Louis, Missouri. He survives.

In December of 1979 she and Kenneth moved to Chester to help with a dry cleaning business run by her parents.  Beth became a member of the First Baptist Church in Chester and was a member until her last day.

Beth was an active member in church life, often working with the youth programs, the WMU and local scouting.

Survivors:

Husband:                            Kenneth Gruenewald
Mother:                               Betty J. Haferkamp
2 Sons:                               Kenneth (Kendra) Gruenewald
Christopher (Christy) Gruenewald
6 Grandchildren:                  Elizabeth Joy Gruenewald
Alexander Michael Gruenewald
Lauryn Michelle Gruenewald
Jaiden Faythe Gruenewald
Kaleb Earl Gruenewald
Emily Nicole Gruenewald
4 Siblings:                           Nancy (Robert) Hinkel
Earl Jr. (Irene) Haferkamp
George (Veronica) Haferkamp
John (Shelly) Haferkamp
Many Nieces, Nephews and Friends

Preceded in death by :  Father – Earl Wm. Haferkamp, Sr. and 1 Niece – Jessica Haferkamp

It was Beth’s wish to be cremated.

Memorial Service: 11:30 am  Saturday February 6, 2016
First Baptist Church, Chester, IL

Visitation: Saturday, 9:00 am to 11:30 am at
First Baptist Church, Chester, IL

Officiating: Dr. Mike Fogerson

Memorials: First Baptist Church Remodeling Fund