Betty Raders, 101, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1921 in Lena, IL to Oliver and Grace (Wichman) Schulz. She graduated from Lena High School in 1939. She married Francis Raders on June 5, 1939. They farmed all their married life outside of Lena, on Mound Road; after retirement she moved to Lena.   Betty also did hair out of her house, and was a part time hairdresser at the nursing home.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and the Kent Home Extension.  Betty was an avid sports fan.  She loved fishing, sewing, and traveling, especially to their cabin in Castle Rock, and with daughter Jill and her husband on various vacations in the West.  Betty hosted "Thirsty Thursday" at her house for over 10 years for family and friends.

She is survived by 4 children; Sharon (Bob) Schlachter of Lena, IL, Tana Herman of Lena, IL, Jill Lance of Anaheim Hills, CA  and Mark (Lora) Raders of Belleville, WI. Daughter-in-law; Jeannie Raders of Lena, IL. 11 grandchildren; Jeff Raders of Freeport, Craig (LeeAnn) Raders of Lena, Tracy (Franci) Raders of Nebraska, Leca Mathews of Mesa, AZ, Todd (Lorrie) Schlachter of Lena, Dawn (Kurt) Hastings of Mauston, WI, Deanna (Rich) Drye of Florida, Stacey (Dan) Knoup of DesMoines, IA, Lane (Sonya) Herman of Dodgeville, WI, Amanda (Andrew) Lessman of Lena, Tyler (Lesli) Raders of Lena, 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded by her husband Francis; sister; Virgina Groezinger, brother; Allen Schulz, son; Terry Raders and great grandson; Colton Drye, and sons-in-law Bob Herman and Tom Lance.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, February 13, 2023 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home, on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Pastor Thomas Mosbo will officiate the services.

Burial will be at Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL.

A memorial has been established in her memory.