Betsy Shelven

December 9, 1936 - October 2, 2018

DES PLAINES - Elizabeth "Betsy" Shelven (nee Nicoll), 81, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 2, 2018. She will lovingly be remembered as a wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Beloved wife of Thomas for 59 years with whom she navigated a life filled with adventure; loving mother of Anne Sommers and Peggy (William) Marshall; cherished grandmother of Charles and Maggie Sommers and Benjamin and William Marshall; fond sister of Annie Marie (the late John) Drabczyk. Betsy was not only a registered nurse but also a member of the Des Plaines Garden Club, a founding member of St. Emily Parish and an active bereavement minister and wedding coordinator. Visitation Monday, Oct. 8, 3 to 9 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Lying in state Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Emily Church, 1400 E. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 or www.misericordia.com