JANESVILLE - Betty Jane Harwood, age 80, of Janesville, died on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at home. She was born in Richwood Township, Richland County on Dec. 4, 1934, the daughter of Hans Edward and Jessie Matilda (Carter) Turkelson. She married Myron "Mike" O. Harwood in Trinity Methodist Church, Richland Center on June 1, 1957, and he preceded her in death on March 17, 1998. Betty co-owned and operated with her husband, Harwood's Carpet Cleaning. She was a member of Cargill United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school to third and fourth graders, a Den mother for Cub Scouts, taught Leather Crafting for 4-H, and sang with Sweet Adeline's. She was a seamstress, artist, and a cake decorator.

Betty is survived by her 4 children: Don (Dee) Harwood of Stoughton, Lorie (Kurt) Kline of Monroe, Marilyn Harwood of Reston, VA and Ken Harwood of Woodbridge, VA; 4 grandchildren: Ann (Travis) Ermey of Monroe, Celia Kline of Monroe, Jessy Eubanks and Nicole Eubanks both of Reston VA; 1 great grandchild, Hazel Ermey; 3 brothers: Ed (Yvonne) Turkelson of Springs, TX, Leslie (Janet) Turkelson of Verona, WI and Don (Gabby) Turkelson of Springfield, MI; sister, Beverly Larson of Janesville; 3 sisters-in-law: Delight (Bob) Totten, Dorothy (Lyle) Pinkham and Janice Salmon; many other nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Harold Harwood; brother, Dick Turkelson; and sister, Barbara Emshoff.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at CARGILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH with Rev. Stu Allen officiating. A visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Interment will be on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. in Richland Cemetery, Richland County. For on-line condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com