Betty G. Barklage

Betty G. Barklage, age 67, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Beloved daughter of Harold Barklage and the late Gladys M. Barklage; devoted mother of Aaron Blankenship, Elizabeth (Dale) Seim, and Mark Blankenship; loving grandmother of Selena Seim, Sarah Seim, and Evan Seim; treasured sister of Janet (Artie) Rhomberg and Nancy (Grant) Evans; and dear aunt of Eric Evans. She was also survived by her beloved Chiweenie, Sophia.

Betty was a Registered Nurse with a career spanning over 40 years, in both hospitals and nursing homes. She was also a longtime member of St. John United Church of Christ. Betty loved her work, and was a devoted caregiver to both her patients and her family. Nothing gave her as much joy however, as spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Betty will be remembered as a generous, giving, and loving soul, who always put others before herself. She was a dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend to many, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial contributions may be made to Five Acres Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society.