Bette Ann (Wheaton) Herbert Obituary
We announce the death of Bette Ann (Wheaton) Herbert of Queen City, Missouri, who passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 102. Bette Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bette Ann (Wheaton) Herbert to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ray Albert and Pearl May Wheaton (Weiss); her husband James Doran Herbert; her sons, Jerry Herbert and James Herbert; her daughter-in-law Cheryl Herbert; her grandson Lonnie Herbert; her grandchildren-in-law, Lori Schmitter and Stephen Archibald; her great grandchild Cody Archibald; her great great grandchild Logan Foster; her brothers, John Wheaton (Marilyn), Alvin Ray Wheaton (Darlene) and Harold Wheaton (Marjorie); and her brother-in-law Andrew Breuer.
She is survived by: her daughter Carolyn Schmitter (Curtis) of Downing, Missouri; her grandchildren, Brenda Archibald of Kirksville, Bruce Schmitter (Chris) of St. Joseph, Shawn Neff of Muscatine, Sherry Metzger (Rick) of Muscatine, Elizabeth Herbert of Muscatine, James Herbert (Allison) of Muscatine and Jamie Herbert (Cheryl) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; her daughter-in-law Linda Mitchell of West Burlington, Iowa; and her sister Marie Breuer of Fayetteville, Arkansas. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchildren; one great great great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Downing Christian Church (430 E Prime St, Downing, MO 63536). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 12:30 PM at 620 N Madison St, Bloomfield, IA 52537.
