BETTY MAE (NEFF) MATZKE

Betty Mae Schultz was born Oct 6, 1933, in Alpena to the late Carl and Amanda (Sommerfield) Schultz. On June 27, 1953, she married Robert Neff. He preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 1983. She later married Edward Matzke on Nov. 29, 1997. He also preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2006. Betty was a member of Hope Lutheran Church and DAV Auxiliary.

Surviving are her two children, David Neff, Jill Gallagher; two daughters-in-law, Jeannie Neff, Valla Neff; eight siblings, Elroy Schultz, Clarence (Adeline) Schultz, Jean Bartz, Harry Schultz, Doris Thompson, Darwin (Lucille) Schultz, Marvin (Mary) Schultz, and Marlene Kaschner.

Betty was preceded in death by two sons, Terry Neff, James Neff; son-in-law, Patrick Gallagher; and sister, Evelyn Liske.

Visitation will take place Tuesday at Hope Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 12 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Bryan R. Salminen officiating. Arrangements have been made by the Bannan Funeral Home.

Inurnment: Hope Cemetery

Memorials: Build Hope