Betty Ann Bindewald, 92, of rural Blandinsville, Illinois, passed away at 12:59 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2025 at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

Betty was born October 13, 1932 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of George H. and Florence A. (Anderson) Adams. On December 21, 1951 she married James A. Bindewald in Fort Madison. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2020. Prior to their marriage, Betty and James were pen pals during the war and never met face to face until June of 1951. They were married later that year. They shared a great relationship and love story for almost 69 years.

Mrs. Bindewald was a 1946 graduate of Mooseheart High School, Mooseheart, Illinois. In younger years, she lived numerous locations while James served in the military. With each move, she found a new job within the healthcare system to help support her family. She enjoyed yard work, her flowers, reading, crocheting and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters: Debbie Ann Bindewald of Blandinsville and Lisa Marie (Ted) McConnell of Fountain Green, Illinois; six grandchildren: Christy (Brian) McCoy, Leandra (Jamie) Deitrich, Mandy Palmer, Nicole (Ryan) Longuest, Tracie (Josh) Cameron and Pamela (Shawn) Cargill; eleven great-grandchildren; Alaina, Mike, Mason, Shelby, Cody, Cole, Daphne, Andrew, Jessa, Logan and Ryan and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons: James Bruce Bindewald and Robert Bruce Bindewald; her parents and one sister: Donna Eaves.

A joint graveside service for Mr. and Mrs. Bindewald will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at McConnell Cemetery, near Fountain Green. Military Honors will be conducted by the Hancock County Honor Guard. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Fountain Green Church.

A memorial fund has been established for the Fountain Green Church. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Betty's obituary at banksandbeals.com.