Betty was born October 29, 1923 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of John A. and Frona (Walter) King. She married William E. Bergren on August 9, 1941 in Kewanee. Betty began working at the age of 16 at Boss Manufacturing until her retirement in 1977. She passed away at Hillcrest Home in Geneseo.
Bill was born April 6, 1921 in Kewanee, the son of Roy E. and Rose L. (Pinkel) Bergren. He married Betty Jean King on August 9, 1941 in Kewanee. Bill served in the Navy during World War II. He retired from Illinois Power Company.