Betty J. Mackus

Betty J. Mackus, born on September 16, 1922, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl and her parents, Lydia and James DeYoung. She is survived by and will be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Sandra (Terry) Allen, Karen (Ken) Van Kley; grandchildren, Matthew (Sara Walker) Allen, Rachel Allen, Brian (Karlee) Van Kley, David (Tricia Soglin) Van Kley; great-grandchildren, Sloane Allen, Cooper Van Kley, Shelby Van Kley; several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Friday 11 am at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW, with her son-in-law, Rev. Terry Allen officiating.  Interment Grandville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 10-11 am at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to an organization of one’s choice. The family would like to thank the staff and caregivers of American House - Sandalwood and Faith Hospice for the love and compassionate care given to Betty.