Betty J. Happ
Betty Jean Happ, an 85-year-old Crystal Lake resident, passed away Sunday morning, October 28, 2012 at Crystal Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation in Crystal Lake. She was born in Chicago on May 14, 1927 to the now late Arthur and Mary {nee Jessop} Kepler. Formerly of Chicago, Betty grew up in Gages Lake. Later in life, she resided in Spring Hill, FL for over 20 years, and stayed active with swimming and golfing. She was the beloved mother of Jerome “Jerry” (Virginia) Happ, Steve (Sandy) Happ, Marguerite “Peggy” Fiore, Catherine (Larry) Lounsbury, Carol (Pat) Bristol, Susan (Norman) Freund, Mark (Leslie) Happ, and Theresa (Wade) Theis; doting grandmother of 23; cherished great-grandmother of 33; dear sister of Vera Morris; fond sister-in-law of Theresa Kepler. Betty’s husband Jerome “Jerry” Happ, brother Arthur Kepler, grandson Robert “Robo” Freund, and great-grandsons Tyler Autrey and Andrew Moore preceded her in death. Friends of the family may visit at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. BELVIDERE RD., GRAYSLAKE, IL 60030 on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A brief visitation will continue on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030 from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., with Mass of the Resurrection commencing at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.
Good by Mom I love you. I will miss you so much. You made me and gave me so much to treasure. You were the perfect most wonderful mom anyone could have. Go and be with our Lord and dad and rest in peace. Your daughter Cathy Happ Lounsbury.
Grandma, u will be greatly missed. Prayers to all the family members and friends! I have great memories and i will cherish those forever! Love you always!! XOXOXXOXOX
Jerry, Steve, Peggy, Cathy, Carol, Sue, Mark and Terry May God Comfort and bless all of you on your loss. Your Mom was a wonderfull & lovely person, i’m proud to have known her..I’ll never forget all those family poker games after those great dinners of hers
Jerry, Steve, Peggy, Cathy, Carol., Sue, Mark and Terry, May God comfort you during your time of sorrow. Your Mother was a wonderfull and lovely person.I am proud to have known her
My Aunt Betty will be greatly missed. Even though I haven’t seen her in a long time, I think of her often. I remember very well when Uncle Jerome & Aunt Betty and family came to visit us in Florida. We met them in Vero Beach and all our family had a great time. We also when up to Port Canavaral and looked at some big ships. Carol (Happ) Carbee and husband John Carbee
Our thoughts and prayers are with all you. I’m thankful for the chance we had to meet and get to know Grandma Happ. Her family is a blessing to know.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of the family. Your mother was a wonderful careing woman. She is with the Lord now and all of the family that went before her. I am sure great grandma has them all playing cards or something. I think often of the many times I came to take care of you all when dad and mom went to the week long business conventions. Aunt Betty had that freezer full of baked items and dishes to make up for meals. A list a mile long of things you were to do and especialy lthings to watch out for. That was a great time and I wish we could all get together somethime soon before I can not travel anymore. I am sure Tom, Sharon and Joanne, Herman’s wife would all agree on this.
You all take care and you are in my prayers
Cousin Joanne
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Aunt Betty was a wonderful, beautiful, outgoing person. I think of you all much and hope maybe one day we can get together
Aunt Joanne
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I think often of the many times I came to take care of you all while mom and dad went away for a week or two. The freezer was packed with what ever I would need to feed the gang. A list a mile long of to-do and what not to let kids do. Great time had. I love the picture that was posted. Great mom and wonderful father. Don’t come any better.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family at this time. Aunt Betty is one of God’s angels up in heaven now. Your mother will look down on all of you with a big smile. What a job she did with all of you. A great mother, friend to all and a dear Aunt I will miss also.