Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Sandhage
September 25, 1939 ~ December 1, 2015
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday December 1, 2015 at Saint Bartholomew Roman Catholic ChurchOFFICIATING CLERGY: Father Clem DavisFINAL RESTING PLACE: Saint Josephs Catholic Church Cemetery in Jennings County, IndianaVISITATION: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with recitation of the Rosary at 7:45 p.m.MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church for the St. Anne Parish in Limonade, Haiti or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery Betty Jean Sandhage, age 76, of East CR 300S Elizabethtown, Indiana, passed away Monday November 23, 2015 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Betty was born September 25, 1939 in Decatur County to the late J. Edward and Ruth Frances (Mabee) Schreiner. She married Henry Joseph “Hank” Sandhage June 6, 1959. Betty was an active member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church where she has served as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister and Bible study group leader. She was a member of the St. Bartholomew Women’s Guild and volunteered at the church office and St. Bartholomew School. She was a member of the Club 24 Home Economics Club. Though primarily a homemaker, Betty had previously worked at May’s Nursery and Cosco. Betty was a loving and devoted mother, amazing grandmother and energetic farm wife. She loved to crochet blankets, sew, and make special teddy bears for her family. She would weave baskets and show them at the county fair. She loved to travel, learn new things, read, and spend winters at their home in Arcadia, Florida. Her family will always remember her best ever homemade noodles, her pink cake sauce, and her strawberry shortcake. We will miss her loving smile and big heart.Betty is survived by her husband of 56 years, Henry Joseph “Hank” Sandhage, 3 daughters, Linda (John) Baxter of Columbus, Cheryl (Jeff) Pollert of Columbus and Denise (Bill) Scroggins of Indianapolis; 2 brothers, Frank (Dorothy) Schreiner of Greensburg and Donald (Kathy) Schreiner of Carmel and a sister Joan (Dennis) Tebbe of Madison. Betty also leaves behind 7 special grandchildren, Nicole (Michael) Olenik, Lindsey Moore, JB Baxter, Lauren Minniear, Luke Minniear, Allison Scroggins and Lainey Scroggins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Henry Allen Sandhage, 3 brothers, Paul “Bud” Schreiner, John “Jack” Schreiner and James Schreiner; 2 sisters, Marie Herbert and Lucille Youngman. To view Betty's memorial video, please CLICK HERE
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DEAR HANK AND FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THE PASSING OF BETTY. SINCERELY, DAVE AND MARLENE GIBSON (163)
Our sincere love and prayers are with you Hank and family. Betty will surely be missed here at Tobys.
Hank, I was shocked and very saddened to learn of Bettys passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I pray God will carry you during this very difficult time and give you comfort and peace as only He can.
Hank, we were so shocked to hear about Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will always remember her great smile and how she made us feel so welcome here at Tobys and we will miss her a lot. May you find peace in Gods love.
We are saddened at the sudden passing of Betty. What a wonderful, kind person. Our prayers are with you and your family. Betty and Elmer Langdon
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hank & Family, So sorry for the loss of our good friend, Betty. She was always so kind and gentle and always had her heartwarming smile. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our love and prayers are with you all
We are thinking and praying for the Sandhage family during this time of sadness in their lives. Your loss of mother and grandmother is heartbreaking. Sincerely, The Minniear Family
Will miss visiting in Florida
Linda, Cheryl , and Denise So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a lovely lady! Always enjoyed meeting all of you shopping on Black Friday! Your family is in my prayers. God bless! Diane Beeker
My dearest family, at this time of sorrow, I light this candle for the memories of beautiful smiles, giving hearts, and wonderful laughter. My love and hugs to everyone. Love to the newest angel, Aunt Betty.