Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Lou Wynia, daughter of Issac and Clara (Oelrich) Yule, was born February 12, 1927 on a farm in Bon Homme County, SD. She passed away peacefully Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, under hospice care. Betty attained the age of 87 years, one month and 19 days.

Betty attended country school west of Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. She then attended Southern State Teachers' College in Springfield for one year where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught in rural schools in Bon Homme County for many years and also substituted for several years. Betty loved children and will be remembered by many as a wonderful teacher.

Betty married John Wynia and a daughter was blessed to their union. After John's death, she married Donald Wynia on May 17, 1958 at the United Church of Christ in Springfield. Two sons were blessed to their union. Together they farmed for many years. Betty loved peacocks and raised many of them. Upon their retirement, they moved into Springfield in 1993.

Betty was a member of the United Church of Christ and the Dwight Wood American Legion Auxiliary.

Betty will be remembered for her enjoyment of dancing, cooking and being a part of the Friday Night Pinochle Club.

Thankful for having shared her life are her husband Don of Springfield; her children: Jean Lassegard and husband Duane of Rapid City, Mike and wife Lois of Clifton, CO and Steve and wife Donna of Rapid City; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother Ken Yule and wife Lavonne of Springfield; sister Beverly Hanson and husband Tom of Croton, NE; many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much; and many friends.

Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, John Wynia; her parents; sister Elsie Williams and brother Wally Yule.