Elizabeth "Betty" May Whitens, 83, Hermansville, passed away on Saturday November 2, 2013 at Marquette General Hospital. She was born June 15, 1930 in Hermansville, the daughter of the late William and Rose (Fabry) Savord.
Betty graduated from Hermansville High School in 1948. On June 21, 1954 she married Roger Whitens at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hermansville. Betty was a mother and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, dancing and listening to her husband, children and grandchildren play music. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Hermansville, Floriano Stecker Auxiliary Unit #340 for 45 years and the Corporals of Mercy. She also taught CCD in her earlier years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, three sons: Alan (Nancy) Whitens and their children: Joseph, Amanda and Anthony Whitens, Russell (Cindy) Whitens and their children: David and James (Carrie) Whitens and Bruce (special friend: Peggy) Whitens, two daughters: Marilyn (mike) Popp and son: Rick Popp and Jalaine (Larry) Bellmore and their children: Dean and Alex Bellmore, one sister: Rose Cowels and one brother: Laurence (Martha) Savord.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Howard, Wesley and Gary Savord.
Friends may call from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. (noon) (CST) on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at St. John Neumann Church in Hermansville with the Floriano Stecker Auxiliary Unit #340 rites at 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. (noon) (CST) on Wednesday at church with Fr. Michael Vichich officiating. Burial will follow Mass in the Meyer Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the Floriano Stecker American Legion Post #340 in Hermansville.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Whitens family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.
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"Sorry to read about Betty - With deep and heartfelt sympathy to you in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you all - We have wonderful memories of Betty "
-James & Donna Jafolla -
"I have some of the fondest memories of my aunt Betty. Especially the Christmas my mom, had her make Barbie doll clothes for me and my sister. My heart is so sad at that words just cannot express.You are all in my thoughts and prayers."
-Joni Watson -
"We are very sorry to hear of Betty's passing. We remember her as a beautiful lady who was concerned about her family and her community. No doubt she will be sorely missed by the entire community. If there's anything we or your other Scouting friends can do to help you through this difficult time, please let us know. Gary and Evelyn"
-Gary and Evelyn Olson -
"Dear Family, I was so sorry to learn we had lost Betty. She not only was a friend, she was my classmate for all thirteenth years. I was lucky to see her on the 4th of July for many years. May God grant you his Peace. Sincerely, Isabel Tomasi Triest"
-Isabel Tomasi Triest -
"Dear Roger and family, I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a friend in high school, but I remember her most as always being there at any affair we returned to in Hermansville. She was so interested in the community, she will be missed I am sure. God Bless you all. Joanne Faccio Benes"
-Joanne Faccio Benes
