BettyJane Voss, age 87, of Highland, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at her home. She was born April 1, 1938, in, the daughter of the late George and Florence, nee Lehn, Bellm. BettyJane married James F. “Jim” Voss on June 27, 1959, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland and he preceded her in death on May 31, 2024.
In addition to her husband and parents, BettyJane was preceded in death by her siblings, George Jean Bellm, Wilbert (Christine) Bellm, and Ray (Leona) Bellm; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert “Rob” and Pauline (nee Venhaus) Voss; and brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald Voss and Margie (Leon “Ponce”) Parent
She leaves behind a loving family including her children, Brad (Gail) Voss of Highland, Ray Voss of Highland, Lisa Morton of Highland, and Lee (Janet) Voss of Shiloh; her cherished grandchildren, Brandon (Khristen) Voss, Bryant (Liz) Voss, Travis (Mary) Voss, Levi (Rylee) Voss, Courtney Morton, Derek (Andi) Morton, Lindsey (Shae) Schlaefer, Cody Morton, Clay Voss, Drew Voss, and Alyssa Voss; and step-grandchildren, Todd (Becky) Bugger, Melissa (Todd) Huegen, and Joe (Susie) Bugger; twenty great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn (Bob) Sudholt of Aviston and Barb Voss of St. Louis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
BettyJane was a franchisee of H&R Block in Highland and Breese for forty-eight years. In 1982, she also founded Engraving by Voss in Highland. She was a devoted member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, past president of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary in Highland, and the first president of the Highland V.F.W. Auxiliary.
BettyJane enjoyed playing bingo and cards, attending Knights of Columbus activities with her husband Jim, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic, dedication to her community, and deep love for her family.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland with Fr. Pat Jakel presiding. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Highland.
Visitation will be Monday, January 19, 2026, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese and again Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to the Highland VFW Auxiliary and will be received at the visitation or by mail at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
