Betty Joan Egan

Betty J. Egan, age 85 of South Branch, MI passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at home. She had lived in South Branch for the past 25+ years, formerly of Saginaw, MI. Betty was born on February 27, 1932 in Mobridge, South Dakota and moved to Michigan at a young age.

She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of VFW Post #7435 in Hale, MI. Betty loved to cook and was always available to lend a hand for a wedding, anniversary or birthday party. She was involved in scouting and was a scout leader for 20 years.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Frank “Bill” Egan of South Branch whom she married on February 21, 1953; son, James Egan of South Branch; sisters, Elsie Karl and Lydia Jones; and brother, Art Schaffer. Survivors include children, Dick (Cheryl) Egan and Bo (Chris) Egan both of Rose City, and Tom (Cyndi) Egan of West Branch; grandchildren, David, Ashley, Jason, Miranda, Alissa, Rebecca, Christopher and Kim; great grandchildren, Ella, Ashlynne and Logan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City will begin on Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be at the funeral home on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 11:00a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in South Branch.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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