Betty Rife Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Rife of Harvard, Illinois, who passed away on November 8, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Betty Rife to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Ruth Shepherd (Kleinert) and Frank Shepherd. She is survived by: her children, Robert (Ann) of Woodstock, IL, Timothy (Cathy) of McHenry, IL and Thomas (Tina) of Elgin, IL; her grandchildren, Matt (Erin), Josh Rife (Kayley), Kate (Mike Wilbur), Adam, Barrett (Leslie), Clayton (Erin), Eric (Brittany), Tessa (Matt Mulvaney), Kelsey and Kassie (Brandon Cork); her great grandchildren, Grace, Joshua, Tyler, Lucas, Olivia, Jackson, James, Jude, Raelyn, Maddox, Addison, Colton, Nolan, Cal and Clara; her nieces and nephews, Mike Shepherd (Jane), Terry Shepherd (Harris Elder), Steve Sperry (Kathy) and Julie Regh (Greg); her daughter Kathryn; and her brother Doyle Shepherd.