Betty Jane Petschauer Obituary

We bid farewell to Betty Jane Petschauer of Springfield, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 1, 2026 at the age of 91. Betty Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Petschauer and Laura Petschauer (Williams); her siblings, Suanne Kaddy, Lois Shue, John and Joe Petschauer; and her former husband Virgil Varner.

She is survived by: her daughter Rhonda Smarjesse (Michael) of St. Anne, IL; her grandsons, Michael, Matthew, Noah and Benjamin; her great grandchildren, Lauren, Izzy, Sophia, Hugo, Charlotte, Amelia, Zander, Amelie and Anthony; and her sisters, Lucy Pease (Wesley) of Inverness, FL and Patricia Maybury (Michael) of Springfield.