Betty June Hamlin, 95, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Saturday evening April 3, 2021. She was born October 5, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Emmett and Marion (Probst) Cline. Betty was married to the love of her life, Benford M. Hamlin for 69 years before his passing in 2015. Betty was a faithful member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church, where she volunteered for the funeral luncheons. She enjoyed playing cards. Most of all, Betty adored raising her five children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Betty is loved and missed by her children, Kevin (Carolyn) Hamlin, Brian (Mary Ann) Hamlin, Barbara Abney, Mary (Michael) Delavy and Mark (Jennifer) Hamlin; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Benford and brother Robert Cline.
A visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m,. Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church, 600 Clifford St, Loves Park, IL 61111 with a livestream service at www.stbridgetlovespark.org. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Mercy Health Hospice. To share a condolence, please visit www.Sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
