Betty (Piddington) Stark, 80, a lifelong resident of Platteville, made her journey to her heavenly home, peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends, on Thursday, Oct. 16 at Southwest Health in Platteville.

Memorial services were at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at First English Lutheran Church in Platteville. Rev. Michael Short officiated. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation was from 2–5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19 at First English Lutheran Church and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Memorials may be made to the Betty Stark Memorial Fund. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Complete obituary is in the October 22, 2014 issue of The Platteville Journal.