Betty Lugene Stieglitz, 55, of Bloomington, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Meadowood Health Pavilion.

She was born Oct. 31, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Max and Betty (Morain) Benshoof.

Betty was a member of Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. She had attended Moody Bible College in Chicago.

Betty leaves behind her husband, Gerry Stieglitz; her children, Michael Stieglitz, Debbie Pillar and Jennifer Faith Stieglitz, all of Bloomington. She also leaves behind her mother, Betty Benshoof of Bloomington; four brothers, Max Benshoof of Spartanburg, S.C., David Benshoof of Indianapolis, Rob Benshoof of Las Vegas, Nev., and Tim Benshoof of Wheaton Ill.; and one sister, Carol Stanton of Bloomington.

Betty was preceded in death by her father, Max Benshoof; and one sister, Debra Benshoof.

Betty was faithful in prayer. She was a coordinator for Moms In Touch ministry, a participant and teacher for Bible Study Fellowship, a past board member for Youth for Christ, a friend of YoungLife, a trained CASA volunteer and a member of the Hoosier Hills Emmaus Community. Betty had a deep love and care for all children.

Betty was a member of the McDonald's organization, working in the corporate offices from 1976 until 1984, when she became a co-owner/operator with her husband in Nashville and Martinsville. Betty's greatest pride and accomplishment was being a loving wife and mother to her family and a caring aunt, niece and cousin to her extended family. With several family gatherings throughout each year, she continually showed her family how special they were to her.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1 at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church with Pastor Tom Ellsworth and the Rev. Max Benshoof officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens. Friends can visit the family Sunday, Jan. 31 from 2-8 p.m. at Day Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be given to BettyLu's Children's Ministry Fund, c/o Monroe Bank, 210 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN 47408.

Online condolences can be given at www.mem.com.