Betty Gene Gulbronson Obituary
The memory of Betty Gene Gulbronson (Ottawa, Illinois), who passed away on March 31, 2026 at the age of 101, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Gene Gulbronson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Lehrling and Geneva Lehrling (Fraikin); her significant other John Gulbronson (Bud); her brother George Lehrling; and her sons-in-law, Mike Bridwell and Scotty Rister.
She is survived by: her children, Jo Bridwell (Olson), Cate Gulbronson, Beth Lessick, Julie Pike (Paul), John Gulbronson (Marianne), Jane Riddle, Jim Gulbronson (Sandi) and Patty Rister; her grandchildren, David Bridwell (Delphine), John Bridwell, Sarah Gimbel (Erik), Jenny Fordonski (John), Adrienne Pike (Leroy Adelphia), Jeremiah Pike (Ali), John Gulbronson, Allison Jurgenson (Drew), Nathan Gulbronson (Chelsea), Shelby Gulbronson, Matt, Caitlin Riddle, Andrew Gulbronson (Kelsey) and Tech Sergeant Tyler Gulbronson; her great grandchildren, Jerome Bridwell, Jessica Bridwell, Savannah Brody, Max, Grace Gimbel, Charlotte Adelphia, Magnolia, Isabelle Pike, Teddy, Remi Jurgenson and Hudson Gulbronson; and her great great grandchildren, Devin Messanger and Cristian Gustafson.
Memorials may be directed to St. Columba Church or OSF Hospice.
