Elizabeth J. “Betty” Thompson, 82, of Winamac, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born on August 30, 1940 in Winamac to the late John and Lillian Jane [Oldfield] Vedok. 

Betty enjoyed gardening, shopping, and traveling.  She attended First Christian Church in Winamac.  She adored her cat, Sweetie Pie.  Most of all, Betty loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She is survived by:

Kenneth Thompson, Son

Kimberly (Miles) Malmborg, Daughter

Kellie (Bryan) Wheeler, Daughter

Heather Mullings, Granddaughter

Amber (Thomas) McShane, Granddaughter

Daniel Thompson, Grandson

Jacob (Chelsey) Thompson, Grandson

Justin Wheeler, Grandson

Jeremy Malmborg, Grandson

Blake Malmborg, Grandson

Cameron Malmborg, Grandson

Collin (Jacquelyn) Wheeler, Grandson

Payton Mullings, Great Granddaughter

Penelope McShane, Great Granddaughter

Mary (David) Thill, Sister

Stephen (Sue) Vedok, Brother

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:

John and Lillian Jane [Oldfield] Vedok, Parents

Catherine Liddicoatt, Sister

John Vedok, Jr. Brother

Lorraine Lockridge, Sister

Violet Faber, Sister

Michael Vedok, Sr., Brother

Anna Koekenberg, Sister

Joseph Vedok, Brother

Dorothy Kline, Sister

Gail Peark, Niece

Michael Vedok, Jr., Nephew

John P. Vedok, Nephew

Memorial Services will be held at the Church of Christ in Itasca, IL on Saturday, June 10, 2023. 

Private Burial will take place at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oak Brook Terrace, IL.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Gentiva Hospice.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.