Betty Jean Bentz was born February 9, 1935 at Naper, Nebraska to Frank and Theresa (Derner) Stoltenberg,  She died February 5, 2025 at the Firesteel Health Care Center in Mitchell, South Dakota at the age of 89 years.

Betty grew up on a farm with her parents and siblings near Naper, Nebraska, where she attended both elementary school and high school.

Betty married the love of her life Donald Bentz on August 11, 1953 and to this union five children were born.  While raising their family in rural Fairfax, Betty milked cows and worked along side Don on the farm.  When the kids were all raised and living on their own, Betty worked with Don at the Bonesteel Oil Company in Bonesteel, South Dakota.  She also worked at the Butte Healthcare Center as a nurses aide and also in the kitchen.

Betty was an active member of the UCC Congregational Church.  She taught Sunday School, was part of the ladies fellowship committee and helped prepare and serve many meals for the church.

Betty's favorite past times were spending time with family and friends, cooking and baking for anyone and everyone, playing games, cards and visiting.  Her most cherished moments were spent cuddling and loving her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Theresa; her husband Don; her daughter Lori; her brothers Albert (Delores) Stoltenberg and Verlin and her sister Barb Wentz.

Betty is survived by her children: Allen (Vonda), Darrell (Joann), Kevin (Lynne), Chad (Michele); her brother Ken (Shirley); brother-in-law Bob Wentz; along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Betty Bentz, age 89, of Fairfax, SD will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the UCC Church in Fairfax, SD.  Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery of Fairfax.  Visitation will Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the church.