Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Nehrt, 96, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at Garden Villa's South in St. Louis, Missouri. Betty was born to Edwin and Mary Ethel (nee: Cathcart) Finley on November 20, 1915 in Sparta, IL. She married Judge Paul H. Nehrt on March 5, 1942 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1993. Betty was a retired Elementary School Teacher. She had taught in the Steeleville and Baldwin areas. Survivors: 2 Children: Joe Nehrt Chester, IL Jamie Nehrt St. Louis, MO 3 Grandchildren: Brett Nehrt Tampa, FL Bartt (Carmen) Nehrt Chester, IL Joel (Melissa) Thomas Jackson, MO 2 Great Grandchildren: Jackson Paul Nehrt Chase Parker Thomas Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Judge Paul Nehrt, 1 Sister and 2 Brothers Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, June 23, 2012 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Bud Bennett Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Visitation: Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: American Heart Association