ROCHELLE – Betty Jean Rhoads, 78, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She worked as a skein winder for Caron International, retiring in 1972.

Betty was born July 28, 1934, the daughter of Eugene and Nellie (Dean) Wardell. She married John R. Rhoads on April 19, 1963. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2006.

Survivors include four sons, Donald (Linda) and Richard (Deana), both of Rochelle, Daniel (Melissa) of Manhattan, Kan., and Michael (Laurie) of Rochelle; one stepdaughter, Linda (Miguel) Medrano of Rockford; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.