Betty Jean Schoon

Betty Jean Schoon (nee Thomas) age 96 passed away on July 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Neil Schoon. Loving mother of Vaughn (Leslie) Schoon, Sharon (David) Boomstra, Pamela (Thomas) O'Leary, and the late Peter Schoon. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Kristin) Schoon, Gregory Schoon, Amy (Brian) Olthoff, Megan (Nathan) Donovan, Ryan Boomstra, Maureen (Chris) Crescenza, Robert (Amanda) O'Leary, Daniel O'Leary, Patrick O'Leary, Heather O'Leary, and many great grandchildren. Dear sister of Patricia Thomas. Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Agnes Thomas.

Betty was born on February 25, 1929 in St Joseph, Missouri. Betty spent most of her life in Lansing, Illinois and later Lowell, Indiana. She enjoyed spending time with family, playing the organ, singing, crocheting, baking, and was an avid reader. Together in retirement, Neil and Betty spent time in Florida, Arizona, and on Pleasant Lake in Three Rivers, Michigan. The Michigan cottage was Betty's favorite place to be and there are endless wonderful memories by all at the cottage over the years. While we mourn our loss and will miss her dreadfully, we celebrate her amazing 96 years of life. We will take comfort in remembering the many stories she often shared of her life experiences.

Visitation with family will be Tuesday, July 8, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Christian Service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer Indiana. Graveside interment to follow at the Schoon Family Cemetery in Munster, Indiana.

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