Betty Lorraine Spitzer, 76, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away Monday, June 2nd, 2008, at Grande Prairie Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Prairie. Born September 29, 1931, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Ingve and Cora (Knutson) Wade. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was educated in local schools. She and her husband enjoyed spending their winters in Port Richie, FL, after their retirement. On April 9, 1949, she married Leslie Spitzer in Waukegan; he preceded her in death April 10, 1996. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church. Betty had been a cashier at Piggly Wiggly for almost 30 years, retiring in 1984. Betty was an avid camper, golfer and snowmobiler. She loved cross stitching, word puzzles, and was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Surviving are her three children, Paulette (Bruce Chwala) Spitzer of Pleasant Prairie, Doug (Patty) Spitzer of Kenosha, and Wendy (John) Smith of Somers, WI; a brother, Robert (Kathy) Knutson of West Bend, WI; her eight grandchildren, Katie (Brian) Strain, Kristy Spitzer, Samantha Smith, Gabrielle Smith, Cassidy Smith, Stacy (Tim) Overly, Carrie (Aaron) Cox and Kelly Spitzer; and her six great-grandchildren, Lauren and Kayla Cox, and Savannah, Garrison, Heidi and Ryan Overly. She was preceded in death by two sons, Bryon and David Spitzer; and a brother, Larry Knutson. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5th, Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Betty's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Bobby, Karen, Jake, Raeann Foster, Laura & John Tarnaski, Trish Geary
We have only met Betty a few times, but we all know she had to be such a wonderful person, to have such a precious daughter, like Wendy. We know this has been a difficult year for the whole family, and now with Wendy's surgery, it is especially hard on her, John and the girls. May God be with you all, and give you peace. Wish we were closer, to give you all a big hug. Our LOVE and prayers.
Jon and Brenda Halvorsen
June 5, 2008
Dear Spitzer Family,Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of great loss. It was always a great day at the "Pig" when I was able to work with your mother. I could see where the Spitzer's got their spunk.Take care and our deepest sympathies,Jon and Brenda Halvorsen
Peggy Clark
June 5, 2008
Dear Paulette and Family,I am very sorry for your loss. Take Care.Peggy
Lynette Wilder
June 4, 2008
With deepest sympathy. You are all in my prayers during this time, may God strengthen and keep you.Lynette
Maryellen Bower
June 3, 2008
I keep thinking about all the fun times that our families had together, a lot of wonderful, happy, funny memories that will never go away. You are now in a wonderful place with all those you held very close in your heart. Please say hello to everyone for me. Although I'm sure you are all very busy playing cribbage and drinking beer already! It's going to be strange coming home and not being able to come out and visit with you. I'm sure going to miss you. Love Maryellen and Lori
Rex & Kathy Blake
June 3, 2008
Dear Spitzer Family,We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. It certainly has been a rough year for your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Moms are always so special to all of us, and we are sure that your mom meant the world to all of you. God bless your family.Sincerely,Rex & Kathy Blake
Laurie Johnson
June 3, 2008
On behalf of my Dad, Kenny Johnson, and my sister, Jan, we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to all of the Spitzer family. I hope that knowing Betty is at peace brings some comfort to you. Les and Betty always made us feel like part of the family. I can't see a Lite Brite or a cribbage board or a snowmobile without thinking of you, Betty. We'll miss you dearly down here but look forward to being reunited... And if you ask for a Pabst Blue Ribbon up there, I'll race everyone to be the first to get it for you. We love you all so much. Love, Laurie Johnson and family
Mark & Joyce Onosko
June 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.Mark & Joyce Onosko