Beth Barton

Beth Y. Barton, 69, of Freeport, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was born April 16, 1955, in Twin Falls, Idaho to Alwin and Helen Reimnitz. She was married to her husband of 47 years, David Barton, in Bismarck, North Dakota on August 5, 1977.

Beth taught Language Arts at Immanuel Lutheran School for over 20 years, was a long-time active member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and supported Lifeline Coalition (formerly Freeport Pregnancy Center) serving for many years on its Board of Directors. She was an active member at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Freeport. Her involvement included Sunday School, Bible Study, Choir, occasional organist/pianist, church band, and she also most recently served as Church Secretary. She previously served as an interpreter for the deaf, interpreting worship services at Our Redeemer Lutheran and St. John's Lutheran in Lena, as the opportunity arose.

Beth was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, and friend, among many other wonderful things. She started her mornings, together with her husband, with her Bible and coffee on the porch, enjoying their time together in God’s Word. She deeply loved her children and loved/treasured their spouses as her own children. Her grandchildren were her world, and she strived to spend every minute she could with them. Her love for the people in her life will always be felt and she will be deeply missed.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Alwin and Helen Reimnitz, her Mother and Father In-Law, Floyd and Catherine Barton, a brother, Philip Reimnitz, and a brother-in-law, Jerry (Ruth) Walsh.

She is survived by her husband, David Barton, four children and thirteen grandchildren. Her children include Scott and Nikki Barton of Highlands Ranch, Colorado (Adison, MaKenna, Jacob, Braylee, and Landon), Charlie and Kimberly Barton of Onalaska, Wisconsin (Anthony, Juliet, and Amelia), Ali and Rob Lyvers of Lena, Illinois (Vera and Lola), and Jackie and Nathan Foltz of Monroe, Wisconsin (Bennett, Everly, and Myla). She is also survived by her siblings, Andy Reimnitz, Mike (Joyce) Reimnitz, Mark Reimnitz, David (Sherry) Reimnitz, Ruth Walsh, Faith (Mike) Rowlette, Steve Reimnitz, and Ardath (Mitch) Appel, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday March 22, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rev. Willis Schwichtenberg will officiate. A visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of service. There will also be a visitation, Friday March 21, 2025, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. A private family committal will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorials have been established in support of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and LifeLine Coalition.

Block hotel reservations available under “Barton Funeral” at the following hotels:

Country Inn and Suites

1710 S. Dirck Dr

Freeport, IL 61032

815-233-3300

125/night

Hampton Inn

109 S. Galena Ave

Freeport, IL 61032

815-232-7100

149/night