Betty Jean Kivekas, age 75, of Rock, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16 2017 at Marquette General Hospital.
Betty was born July 7, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Samuel and June (Gatfield) Bartalino. She was raised in Roseville, MI and was a graduate of Roseville High School.
Betty loved and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her husband, Marvin. Together, they did everything from hunting, fishing, and even going out to the farm. She also enjoyed her bible study and all Detroit sports teams. Betty was a resident of Rock for 40 years and made many friends whom she took time to talk to or wave to all who seen. She will be missed by many.
In addition to her loving husband, Marvin, she is survived by:
1 Son: Tony (April) Pica of Gaylord, MI
1 Daughter: Beyonka (Steve Wadeen) Lusardi of Gladstone, MI
1 Brother: Joe (Debbie)
4 Sisters: Vita, Clara, Claudia (Henry), Karen (Ernie)
1 Step Son: Dwayne (Traci) Kivekas of Dorr, MI
2 Step Daughters: Dianne (Dennis) Hettinger of Charlotte, MI
Julie (Loren) Whipple of Gladstone, MI
8 Grandchildren
8 Great Grandchildren
And many Nieces and Nephews
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by:
2 Sisters: Mary and Judy
And 1 Grandson
The family will receive friends on Friday, July 21 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Rock Bible Chapel. Memorial services will follow at 2:30 PM. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall following the services.
Lynn LaPine - Escanaba, MI
So sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful lady! Thoughts and prayers to all.
Debby (Trombly) Kleinow - MILWAUKEE, WI
Marvin, I am so sorry for your loss.
Ted Gatfield - REDWOOD FALLS, MN
Sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family during this time of mourning.
Mary and Dusty Destrampe - New London, WI
We are so sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by all that knew her. With Deepest Sympathy, Dusty and Mary Destrampe
Allen Solomoln - Coos Bay, OR
Betty was simply aces to me. We were junior high students together; I was somehow forced into fighting another reluctant student, and I got the worst of it. Betty stepped up as the dust cleared and gave me a hug and walked me away from the crowd that had gathered, an act so empathetic and so needed, that I have never forgotten it. I know the world is poorer without her in it.
Allen Solomon - Coos Bay, OR
Betty was simply aces to me. We were junior high students together; I was somehow forced into fighting another reluctant student, and I got the worst of it. Betty stepped up as the dust cleared and gave me a hug and walked me away from the crowd that had gathered, an act so empathetic and so needed, that I have never forgotten it. I know the world is poorer without her in it.
Michelle Winkelbauer - Gladstone, MI
So very sorry for your loss, Betty will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
God Bless you all,
Michelle, Megan and Sidney Winkelbauer (Verbeke)