Betty Bogenpohl

Beatrice "Betty" Ann Bogenpohl, 78, of Jackson passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at the Monticello House due to deteriorating conditions caused by Alzheimer's disease.

She was born July 29, 1939, in Old Appleton, the daughter of Alphonse and Flora Unterreiner Rellergert. Betty was married to Don E. Bogenpohl on Oct. 3, 1959, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.

Betty was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas and had participated in their Lutheran Women's Missionary League. In her younger days, she enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery, dancing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of over 58 years, Don Bogenpohl; four children, Cynthia "Cindy" Jensen of Jackson, Laurie Anderson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Deanna (Dan) Barber of Osage Beach, Missouri, and Darin Bogenpohl of Jackson: nine grandchildren, Joshua (Raquel) Jensen, Alexis (Daniel) Howell, Seth Jensen, Nathan (Ashli) Jensen, Brandon Anderson, Brock Anderson, Brooke Anderson, Luke Barber and Caden Bogenpohl; and two great-grandchildren, Aiden and Liam Jensen.

Also surviving are four siblings, Marilyn Schicker of O'Fallon, Missouri, Wayne (Vicki) Rellergert of Foristell, Missouri, Jerome (Cheryl) Rellergert of Rhineland, Missouri, and Doug (Janice) Rellergert of Wentzille, Missouri.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jerry and Norbert Rellergert; and a son-in-law, Brian Jensen.

Visitation and funeral services will be conducted at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, with visitation to be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until time of service Monday.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. Virgil Kelm officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family would like to especially thank the Monticello House and Preferred Hospice for the kind and compassionate care that was extended to Betty while in their care.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association or to Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.

All floral deliveries and gifts are to be delivered to the church.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.