Betty Jane Willich, 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at the VNA Hospice Center.  She was born December 19, 1934 in Gary, IN to Samuel & Florence Krajack and graduated from Emerson High School.  Betty had worked in the Children’s Department at J.C.Penney’s in the Village then at Southlake Mall.  She retired as a Sales Clerk with Carson’s at Southlake Mall.  Constantly on the move, she could be found at the Banta Center in art classes, bowling, line dancing, Ti Chai class and gardening with her family on weekends.  Despite this active schedule she never let anything come ahead of her grandkids or family unless you include her black lab, Molly.
Betty had been married for 52 years to Joseph Willich, Sr. who preceded her in death in 2007.  Survivors include their children; Joseph (Kellie) Willich, Jr. of Broomfield, CO, Steve (Cindy) Willich of York, PA, Denise (Dan) Scott of Valparaiso, grandchildren, who affectionately knew her as “Grams”; Lindsey, Ashley, Christopher, Mary, Danny, Mike & Heather and great grandchildren; Allie, Henry & Jayden.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dorothy and brother, Johnny.
A visitation will be held Saturday from 2 – 4 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Lymphoma Association.