Betty Jean Georgieff (nee Gitcho), 86, of Springfield, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on May 4, 2024, at Concordia REACH Short-Stay Center in Springfield, Illinois.

Betty was born on July 1, 1937, in Granite City, Illinois

The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spoon River College, (www.src.edu), 23235 N. County Highway 22, Canton, IL 61520.

The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home-Springfield, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield, IL.