Mrs. Betty Jane Jaeger, age 85, of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2009 after a long illness.

Mrs. Jaeger retired from the Grand Rapids Police Department, where she worked in administration, and had been a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Jaeger; and a daughter, Sherry Maesen.

Survivors include three grandchildren, Ryan & Tonia Maesen and Steven Maesen & Michael Unger, all of Grand Rapids, and Betsy Maesen of Washington, D.C.

Honoring her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Betty’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please click the “Sign Guest Book” link above.