Betty J. Buck Obituary (1933

Betty Jane (McClure) Buck, age 93, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, located at 903 W. Custer Ave, Pontiac, IL, 61764. Inurnment will take place at South Side Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Betty’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Food Pantry, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is entrusted with the arrangements. Betty was born on July 6, 1933, in Rutland, IL, to Lester McClure and Theresa (Schmillen) McClure. She married the love of her life, Robert “Pete” Buck on June 16, 1956, in Rutland, IL. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2000. Survivors include her children: Danny Buck and Donna (Frank) Wynistorf; grandchildren: Kim (Dan) Crowley, Hunter Buck, and Luke Buck; great-grandchildren: Emma Crowley, Addison (Eric) Karl, and Ashlyn Crowley. She is also survived by one great-great grandson that is due in October and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, two sisters: Maxine (Louis) Yuhas and Evelyn (Walter) Yarunisky, daughter-in-law: Cathy Buck, and one nephew: Donnie Yarusinsky. Betty graduated from Wenona High School in the Class of 1951. She worked at True Value, JC Penney, Hallmark, and for many years at Dairy Queen in Pontiac. Betty was a loyal member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pontiac. Betty enjoyed watching sports and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. She especially loved watching her grandkids play in their sporting events. Above all, she enjoyed making memories and spending quality time with her friends and beloved family. The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to everyone at Accolade Healthcare Center for their tender love and care over the last few years for Betty. She will truly be missed by all of those who knew her and loved her. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.