Betty Jane Rosenquist

Age 83 of Dwight, Illinois, formerly of New Lenox, Illinois, died Monday, December 18, 2023 in Dwight.

Born July 1, 1940 in Kano, Nigeria, Betty was a daughter of Albert and Eva (Marvin) Ter Meer. Being a child of missionary parents, Betty and her siblings spent much time in Nigeria, but her high school years were mostly in New Jersey and Canada. Betty completed her degree in nursing from Rutgers University, and on December 20, 1966 she married Max Lee Rosenquist.

She was a born-again Christian whose faith in Jesus was the foundation for everything she did. Betty met her husband through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and together founded the interdenominational young adult group, Seekers, at Harper Junior College in Palatine,. She also was a self employed Shaklee Vitamin Supplements distributor for over 40 years. Betty was beloved by her friends and family, acting as a counselor to many, and she loved her children and grandchildren dearly.

Survivors include her two sons: Greg (Ginger) Rosenquist of Dwight and Dan (Taunya) Rosenquist of North Dakota; 17 grandchildren: Robin, Elisabeth (Jacob), John, Tori, Becca, Angelina, William, Sophia, Jack, Teddy, Charlotte, Jessica, Penny, Alex, Josie, Aliza, and Cooper; two great grandchildren: Jacob, Jr. and Hank, with one more on the way; her twin sister, Dorothy (Ron) Vander Velde of Fruitport, Michigan, and her brother, Paul (Jean) Ter Meer of Custer, South Dakota; one sister-in-law, Jean Ter Meer of Florida; and several nieces and nephews: Pam, Jane, and Daniel Vander Velde, Donna Johnson, Christy Hagen, Jeff Ter Meer, Andy Ter Meer, Stacey Hult-Headley and Chad Hult.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her husband; two brothers: Donald and Robert Ter Meer; and one sister-in-law, Dianne (Mel) Hult.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Living Word Bible Church, 304 Jackson Street, in Morris on Saturday, December 23, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Timothy Greene will officiate, and a private interment will follow at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Princeton.

Family and friends are welcome to join the livestream of Betty's service at 11:00 a.m. by following Living Word Bible Church's  YouTube stream: https://www.youtube.com/@lwbcworship7592/streams

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Betty's memory to The Gideons International.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Betty's memorial page via social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris (815) 942-2500.