Betty Jane Griffin

Betty J. Griffin, age 92, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on December 3, 2025, at UnityPoint-Finley Hospital while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Betty’s life, a visitation will be held from 12:00-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church, 1425 Iowa Street in Dubuque.  A parish scripture wake service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the church with Rev. Dennis Quint officiating.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.  Family and friends of Betty are invited to join in food and fellowship at her Celebration of Life following her services from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at P.J.’s Pub & Hall, 3670 County HHH in Kieler, WI.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Betty’s family.

Betty was born on October 13, 1933, in Dubuque, IA, the oldest of four daughters to Tim and Helen (Smith) McCoy.  She was united in marriage to Robert Griffin on March 29, 1952.  They were blessed with six children of their own and spent a few years in New London, CT, before returning back to the Dubuque area and settling in Dickeyville, WI.

Betty spent the majority of her working years side by side with her sister, Pat Broessel at their Patricia Bridal Boutique.  She eventually retired from Barnstead Thermolyne.  Betty was also a devoted volunteer in our community and proudly served on the board for Crescent Community Health Center.

In her free-time, Betty enjoyed traveling whenever possible and exploring new places.  She was also naturally gifted in the kitchen and always enjoyed making her famous Betty Spaghetti and New London Grinders for family and friends.  Those who knew her best were quite aware that the holiday season was among her favorite time of the year as she could share her holiday candies and fudge with all of her loved ones.  We are going to miss Betty dearly and can only hope that the beautiful memories she leaves behind will help to heal our broken hearts in time.  Thank you, Betty, for always giving so much of yourself and allowing your love and light to shine vividly among the world around you.  May the Lord bless and keep you until we all meet again.

Those left to cherish the memory of Betty include,

her six children,

Tim (Kathy) Griffin, Epworth, IA,

Russ (Kris) Griffin, Dickeyville, WI,

Julie (Jerome Koppen) Griffin, Dubuque, IA,

Dick (Ruth Hinzmann) Griffin, Platteville, WI,

Caroline (Mary Lebrecht) Griffin, Roscommon, MI,

and Rita (Dan) Barrett, Dubuque, IA;

her eight grandchildren,

Gage, Jayde, Ross, Rachel, Melinda, Dillon, Timmy and Brent;

her sixteen great-grandchildren,

Owen, Taylor, Brook, Carolyn, Ethan, Braelyn, Emrie, Benson, Marley, Oaklyn, Ila, Daxton, Faith, Blake, Brady and Halona;

her great-great-grandson,

Weston;

her sister,

Colleen Mohr, East Dubuque, IL;

her special nieces,

Cheryl Gerdemann and Shelly Bahl;

her special friend,

June Crimmins, Dubuque, IA;

along with numerous extended family, friends and neighbors.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dale Griffin; her granddaughter, Holly Amunson; her sisters, Pat (Bob) Broessel and Sally (Don) Cain; her mother-in-law, Naida Griffin; her brothers-in-law, Wes Mohr and Don Griffin; her nephews, Mike Broessel and Kirk Broessel; her niece, Laura Griffin-Atkin; and her former husband, Robert Griffin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty’s name to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Betty’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Finley Hospital and Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care.  We would also like to extend a very heartfelt thank you our dear friend, Rita Barrett, for all of her love, time and support over the years.

Online condolences may be shared with Betty’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com