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Elizabeth Amanda "Betsy" Hemann, 77, of New Douglas, IL, passed away at 3:09 AM on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Litchfield Health & Rehab Center in Litchfield, IL. She was born June 3, 1947 in St. Charles, MO, the daughter of the late Leonard & Margaret (Harrmann) Ebbesmeyer. She married Larry Hemann on October 25, 1969 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville, MO & he survives.
Betsy was a Nurse at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL for many years. She was also a very active member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, The Council of Catholic Women at St. Michael's, & St. Michael's Choir.
She is survived by her husband - Larry Hemann of New Douglas, IL; two brothers - James (Colleen) Ebbesmeyer of St. Louis, MO, & David (Debbie) Ebbesmeyer of Des Peres, MO; one sister - Ruth (Bill) Vomund of St. Paul, MO; numerous nieces & nephews also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers - Lambert Ebbesmeyer & his wife Carolyn Ebbesmeyer, & Frank Ebbesmeyer; & one sister - Vivian Ebbesmeyer.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church in Staunton, IL, with Rev. Thomas Hagstrom officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Father McGivney High School in Maryville, IL.
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