Barbara “Betsy” Jane (Jahr) Donnelly

Barbara “Betsy” Jane (Jahr) Donnelly, 85, of Granville, passed away June 26, 2024. 

Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be graveside services for family. Hurst Funeral Home in La Salle has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Barbara was born February 13, 1939 in River Falls, WI to Jeanette & Otto Jahr. “Betsy” loved horseback riding, fishing, camping, collecting arrowheads and all animals. But her biggest love was her family.

She is survived by her husband George Donnelly; dog Maggie; one brother Arnold L. (Mary Lou) Jahr; one sister Ardis E. (Richard Velde) Jahr; 4 daughters, Debbie (Jones) Ballerini, Gayle (Jones) Ellena, Lesly (Jones) Urnikis, Sandra (Jones) Calvin Neubaum; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews.

Betsy was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson.

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