Betty Jane Hammel

She was born on August 10, 1930 in Carlyle, IL to the late Walter J. and Amanda Catherine "Cassie" (Cohoon) Thompson. She married Ralph Hammel on June 26, 1949 in Carlyle, IL. They were married for 68 years until his passing on May 23, 2018.

Betty was a homemaker and a mother who adored her children and grandchildren. She loved all children.

She was a member of the Fernwood Fems. She was a Brownie Scout and Boy Scout Leader and also taught Sunday school. She loved to play bunco and enjoyed bowling. Betty was also a very devoted runner. She won first place in her age category for the Steamboat Classics in Peoria.

Betty and her husband, Ralph, would often travel to prospect for gold in Canada, Alaska, and Western states. They also liked to travel in their family camper when their children were young.

Betty is survived by her children, Beverly (Stephen) Hammel Zavodny, William G. (Holly) Hammel, Jeffry Hammel, and Mary Beth Hammel Antar; her grandchildren, Alex Hammel and Jacob Hammel; many nieces and nephews, and extended family members.

She is preceded by her parents; her husband, Ralph; and her siblings, Elmer, Harry, Stella, Helen, Delores, Joan, Gene, and Beverly.

A Funeral Service in honor of Betty will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 11:00 am at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel with a Visitation one hour prior. Committal will take place after services at Parkview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL.

Memories and condolences can be shared at Davison-Fulton.com.