Elizabeth "Betty" White, 84, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born on September 11, 1926, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Andrew H. and Ann (Callahan) Yorton. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas School on June 7, 1940, attended McKinley Jr. High School and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School on June 19, 1945. On May 6, 1969, in Porter Co., IN, she married Joseph B. White, Sr. They renewed their marriage vows on March 18, 1970, in Kenosha. He preceded her in death on October 24, 1988. She had been employed by American Motors as a Special Checker for 32 years and 9 months, retiring October 31, 1985. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and for 25 years was a volunteer driver for KAC. Elizabeth was a very caring person who always enjoyed helping other people. She greatly enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. Surviving are a daughter, Ann M. Saeger of Kenosha; three step-sons, Joseph White of Phoenix, AZ, Timothy White of Tucson, AZ, and Ronald White of Twin Lakes, WI; and two brothers, Jack (Pat) Yorton of Winter Haven, FL, and Jim (Mary) Yorton of Kenosha. She was preceded in death by two step-brothers, Harold and Earl Yorton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 1st, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Betty’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Ronald White
May 30, 2011
Betty was a wonderful person. She filled my fathers life with love and happiness. She was a great addition to our family and we enjoyed the times we spent together. Betty was always there to help people that needed rides to see the doctor or go to get their hair done or errands. She was a lady always on the go for others and will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends.
Patti Peterson
May 30, 2011
To a wonderful aunt with a big heart. You will be missed so much.
Marla Schroeder Panek
May 29, 2011
I was sorry to hear about your loss. Betty was a great lady. My mom (Kathleen Schroeder Kivi) will be unable to make the service, but I know she sends her sympathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan Callahan
May 29, 2011
I'm going to miss my cousin and Godmother with the velvet voice. Lots of memories starting with McKinley school when I stopped by the house for my snack.