Betty L. Mascal-Senteney age 85 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday January 24, 2012 in the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born on November 16, 1926 in Huntington, WV, she was the daughter of Arthur Franklin Simmons and Ethel Shepherd Simmons.

Betty graduated from Kankakee High School in the class of 1944. She moved to DeKalb and worked for Drs. Bates and Boardman as a dental assistant. Betty was married to Edwin F. Mascal on December 20, 1947 in the home Dr. Bates in DeKalb. They started Mascal Electric which Betty continued to own after Ed?s death in 1971, Betty married George W. Senteney in June of 1981 in the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, he died November 5, 2006.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb, Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority, Haish School PTA and had a long involvement with both the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts. She worked for many community organizations but especially loved the "County Store" where she still volunteered until recently. Betty was an avid gardener, bird watcher and golfer. She loved music, theatre and traveling. Betty always said her greatest accomplishment in life was her 7 children.

Survivors include: children: Kathy (James) Kachel of Bagley, WI, Patrick (Lorraine) Mascal of Thomasville, IL, James (Elizabeth) Mascal of Mt Carroll, IL, Michael (Chere?) Mascal of Sycamore, Daniel (Robin Lillie) Mascal of Iowa City, IA, Casey (Becky) Mascal of DeKalb, Matthew (Cindy) Mascal of Bay City, MI, grandchildren: Collin (Dana) Kachel, Meredith Kachel, Matthew and Margaret Mascal, Heather (Jay) Morgan, Sean Mascal, Jack (Josie) Isleib, Ian and Kate Mascal, Ryan and Audrey Mascal, Carley Mascal, Marcus Mascal, Evan Martek, great-grandchildren: Lucien Kachel, Joshua Bailey-Mascal, Delaney Elliott, Lilly Mascal, also her brother, Charles Simmons of Ashland, KY, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; Edwin Mascal and George Senteney, a brother John Simmons and a granddaughter: Allison Kachel.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 11:00 am in the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb with Pastor Brian Gilbert officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be held on Saturday January 28, 2012 at 9:30 am till the time of the service in the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Barb City Manor or the DeKalb County Rehab. and Nursing Center. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Saturday January 28, 2012

11:00 am

First United Methodist Church in DeKalb
Visitation:
Saturday January 28, 2012

9:30 am - 11:00 am

First United Methodist Church in DeKalb