Obituary: Betty J. Valaitis
Betty J. Valaitis, age 91, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Friendly Village Nursing Home. She was born June 14, 1924 in Monico to Steven and Lillian (Brandow) Marmes. She attended grade school in Monico and later moved to Woodboro where she lived for most of her life. Betty met her future husband Alex Valaitis while living in Woodboro and they were united in marriage at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Rhinelander September 5, 1942. The couple lived on a farm in Woodboro. After Alex passed away in 1997 Betty remained on the farm until 2008. She was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed playing bingo, baking, playing card and board games and attending activities at Friendly Village. The most important part of Betty’s life was taking care of her children and enjoying her grandchildren, especially when they stayed overnight. Surviving are her children, Patricia (Eugene) Bettiga-Cook of Rhinelander, Carol Flees of Rhinelander and Sandra (Bob) Bennis of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren, Darrell Bettiga and fiancé Janelle Schroder of Woodboro, Douglas Bettiga of Rhinelander and Kim Flees; one great-grandchild, Marlee Wisner. Also surviving are one sister, Helen Molle of Chippewa Falls; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alex; an infant son, Alexander Valaitis; two brothers, William Morris and Eugene Marmes; two sisters, Virginia Rodman and Germaine Huybers and by her son-in-law, Jack Bettiga in 1987. Visitation for Betty is Friday, December 4 at the Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to the 11 a.m. funeral service. Deacon Michael Harvey will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home and Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, WI, 54501, 715-365-4343. Celebrating lives and healing hearts. All are invited to light a candle, sign the guestbook, leave a photo or an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com
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