James G. Betzen, C.PP.S

Father James G. Betzen C.PP.S.

Fr. Jim was born September 24, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away peacefully on October 30,2025 in Liberty, Missouri. He grew up on the family farm until he left to attend high school at Precious Blood Seminary in Liberty, Missouri. From there he went on to attend Rockhurst College and Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He was ordained a priest on June 26, 1981 for the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. He served in parishes in Kansas, North Dakota, Texas, Missouri and Iowa working with Hispanic and multi-cultural populations. He will be missed by his fellow Precious Blood community, his many parishioners and family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Esther Betzen, brother Andy , sister Theresa and in-laws John Seidl and Jeanetta Betzen. He is survived by brothers, Bart, Nick (Helen), Tom (Terri) and Luke ( Julie) and sisters, Jane Wynne(Mike), Betty Seidl, Angela Fishman, Lucy and Maria. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews along with a multitude of cousins.

Visitation and Rosary will be Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10 am at St. James Catholic Church, 309 S Stewart Rd, Liberty, MO 64068 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am. Burial will be later that day at Resurrection Cemetery in Liberty, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers the following memorials are suggested:

DSNWK- Andy Betzen Endowment

Attn: Ruth Lang

P.O. Box 310

Hays, KS 67601

Catholic Community Hospice

16201 W. 95th Street , Suite 220

Lenexa, KS 66219

Our Lady of Mercy Country Home

2115 Maturana Drive

Liberty, MO 64068

Precious Blood Center

2120 St. Gaspar Way

Liberty, MO 64068