Betty Jean Loeb

Betty J. Loeb, 93, of La Porte City, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at La Porte City Specialty Care.

She was born June 11, 1928, in Waterloo, daughter of Glenn and Helen M. Smith Carlton. Betty married Elmer J.J. Loeb October 13, 1946; he died May 27, 1992. She married Donald R. Anderson August 11, 1995; he died May 27, 2010.

Betty owned and worked at the Superette grocery store and later at Thiftway grocery store, both in La Porte City. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Jubilee. Betty enjoyed making ceramics, doing crossroad puzzles, and playing the organ.

She is survived by her daughter, Dawn Francisco of La Porte City; three grandsons, Daniel J. (Laura) Loeb of Independence, Marc D. (Rachel) Francisco, and Michael L. Francisco, both of La Porte City; seven great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Danielle, Jacklynn, Hayleigh, Shelbi, Bodie, and Kane; and sister-in-law, Eunice Aschenbrenner of Evansdale. Betty is preceded by her parents; husbands, Elmer and Donald; two sons, Stephen K. and David D. Loeb; and two brothers, Howard and Harold Aschenbrenner.