Fiala, Beth Ann's Obituary
Beth Ann Fiala, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, at her home in Decatur, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and so much love.
Born on February 14, 1961, in Decatur, Illinois, Beth was the youngest of three siblings and the daughter of the late Richard and Joyce Matteson. She had a strong faith in Jesus Christ and was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. In her early years, she attended The Lutheran School Association and MacArthur High School, where she enjoyed swimming and cheerleading.
Beth married the love of her life, Dale Fiala, and was just shy of celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary on November 19. Together, they were blessed with five beautiful children, and she dedicated herself to being a full-time homemaker.
Later in life, Beth returned to school and graduated from Richland Community College with a degree in Nursing. She had a natural ability to care for others and positively impacted countless lives throughout her career, including caring for her late mother-in-law, Doris Fiala, in her final years.
Known for her warm and compassionate heart, Beth never met a stranger and welcomed everyone she encountered. She was selfless, passionate, and charismatic, with a love for sports that shone through her enthusiastic support on the sidelines. Above all, she cherished life’s simple pleasures and valued time spent with family.
Beth’s beautiful life will forever be cherished, and her legacy lives on through her husband, five children, and nine grandchildren: her daughter Kristy Webster and son-in-law Nic Webster of Decatur, IL, along with her four granddaughters, Skyanna, Valley, Montana, and Meadow; her daughter Kim Malin and son-in-law Graham Malin of Frisco, TX, with her two granddaughters, Madison and Summer; her daughter Kaela Rasmussen and son-in-law Kyle Rasmussen of McKinney, TX, with her two granddaughters, Emma and Lily; her daughter Kylie Fiala of Decatur, IL, and her grandson Roman Fiala; and her son Michael Fiala of Dallas, TX.
Beth is also survived by her father-in-law, Richard Fiala; her sisters, DiAnne Evans and brother-in-law Rusty Evans of Decatur, IL, and Mary Weidler and brother-in-law Bill Weidler of Edwardsville, IL; sister-in-law Sue Janke and brother-in-law Brian Janke of Laporte, Indiana; brother-in-law Ron Fiala and sister-in-law Kathy Fiala of Spokane, WA; and brother-in-law Bob Fiala and sister-in-law Kris Fiala of Spokane, WA; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many amazing friends.
Visitation for Beth will be on Friday, November 8, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 2727 N. Union Blvd, Decatur, IL. The funeral service will be on Saturday, November 9, 11am, at St. John's Lutheran Church. Her burial will immediately follow at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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