Betty L. Burgess, 90, of Spread Eagle, Wis, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Pride TLC, Weston, Wis.

She was born March 6, 1933, in Sagola, Mich., daughter of the late Arnold and Alva Simondsen. Betty grew up outside Sagola and was a graduate of Channing High School, class 1951. Betty married Ray Burgess on October 27, 1951.

Betty was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kingsford and a volunteer of St. Vincent DePaul thrift store. She was very active as a volunteer in her children's activities sewing costumes, attending plays, concerts, sporting events and later helping with her many grandchildren. She and Ray were members of the Pine Mountain Golf Club, and she enjoyed golfing in her women's league.

Survivors include her five sons, James (Laure), Karl (Carol), Denis (Linda Kocourek), Dale (Julie), and Paul (Jaycee); one daughter, Vickie (Rick) Mytinger; 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband of loving husband of almost 70 years, Ray Burgess; 3 brothers; Walter, Leroy and Elroy, 5 sisters; Emma, Norma, Audrey, Janice and Kay.

Visitation will be on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., at Jacobs Funeral Home in Iron Mountain, Mich., followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Ryan Flunker officiating. A light luncheon will be immediately after the service. Burial will take place at Sagola/Channing Cemetery for those wishing to attend.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Betty's name or to the Alzheimer's Association https://act.alz.org>donate

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Betty's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Betty's legacy of life.