Jane Beswick Darby, 77, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday November 21, 2018, at her home.
Jane was born February 25, 1941, to George P. and Edna D. (Bitler) Hetz. She was educated in the Port Byron, IL, school systems. She first married Thomas L. Beswick on December 31, 1966, in Albany, IL. He died on September 15, 1985. On June 5, 1988, she married Larry H. Darby in Iowa City, IA. He died November 3, 2012. Before his passing, Jane worked with her husband Tom on the family farm. She worked at Isle of Rhodes restaurant in Morrison for over 35 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison. She enjoyed traveling, watching Chicago Blackhawk hockey games, and, most of all, spending time with her family
Survivors include two daughters, Sally (Dave DeCock) Beswick of Clinton, IA, and Lori (Pete) Vanderlaan of Chicago, IL; one son, Terry Beswick of Fulton, IL; two stepsons, Bruce (Brandy) Darby of Morrison and Matthew (Laura) Darby of Rochelle, IL; one stepdaughter, Amy Darby; 11 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Gloria Schell of East Moline, IL; one brother, Mike (Char) Hetz of Port Byron; four sisters-in-law, Marge (Kenny) Houzenga and Sara (Therm) Stuart, both of Fulton, Virginia (Jim) Fay of Omaha, NE, and Lynn Mussatto of Ottawa, IL; her special second family, George, Kathy, Nick, and Karen Pompou; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Thomas and Larry; two sons, Tony and Rick Beswick; one stepson, Michael Darby; one brother, Danny Hetz.
The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, with Rev. Rich Davis officiating.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
.A memorial to Self Help Enterprises, Inc. in Sterling, IL, has been established.