Betty J. Holliger, 90, of Carlock, died Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, at Carlock Christian Church with the Rev. Zach Martin officiating. Visitation will be held before the funeral from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Guests are asked to wear a face mask. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral will be recorded and may be viewed at www.calvertmemorial.com. Select the obituary tab, select Calvert & Metzler, select “Betty J. Holliger” and click on “Tribute Wall.” Please view the obituary and share condolences and memories online at www.calvermemorial.com. The family requests memorials be made to Carlock Christian Church or Carlock Fire and Rescue.
Mrs. Holliger was born June 19, 1930, to H. Lyle and A. Louise (Todd) Fogle. After being a cheerleader and part of the last graduating class of Carlock High School, she attended Mennonite School of Nursing. Later, she married Richard Holliger on July 20, 1952, and became a full-time homemaker. In the early years of her marriage, she was completely devoted to her family. As her children grew up, she worked at Carlock Hen House, Lowell’s Department Store, and Grieder Sod Farm. In her later years, she returned to the current Carlock Family Restaurant, serving as cashier into her 80s. “Back in the day” she and her husband were members of the (YMCA) Y Do-Si-Do Square Dance Club. They “earned” pins for doing goofy things like dancing in the rain (Dew Drop,) dancing in pajamas (Idiot,) dancing in the grass (Grasshopper,) dancing all night (Night Owl.) She was a member of Carlock Christian Church and often served as organist, pianist, and was a member of the Women’s Club. She was an active member of her church and community.
In addition to her husband of 68 years, she is survived by her children, Marlene Myers, Kenneth (Tina) Holliger and Brenda (Mason) Brookshier; grandchildren Darci (Phil Trout) Brookshier and Zach Brookshier; great-grandchildren, Lane and Sadie Brookshier, and Kipton, Brycen and Brayleigh Trout.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Knick. The family wishes to thank their special caregivers, Danielle and Brenda, who have been dedicated to their service far beyond our expectations.
Mrs. Hollinger had a huge heart and will be missed so dearly by her family and all who knew her.
