Betty J. Glassen, 73, died at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital -All Saints on Tuesday, March 13, 2007. She was born in Racine on August 30, 1933, the daughter of the late Herman and Dorothy (nee: Kohlman) Blommel. On June 25, 1955, she married Robert E. Glassen in Holy Name Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on October 30, 1997. Betty worked for Saint Mary's – All Saints for over 17 years, retiring on May 4, 1997. However, she continued to help out when needed, even working as late as last month. She was a devoted member of St. Lucy Catholic Church and enjoyed playing Bridge and penny poker. Her greatest pleasure came from nurturing her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are her children, John (Wendy) Glassen of Valparaiso, IN, Laura (Larry) Christensen of Kenosha, Kathy (Bob) Bower of Racine, Ken (Kathleen) Glassen of Kenosha, Ann Marie (Sam) Durkee of Green Bay; grandchildren, Melissa (Joel) Kornowski, Stephanie (Scott) Soucek, Brittany (John) Lockhard, Amanda, Nicholas, Reid, and Rebecca Glassen, Gabrielle Luccas, Alyssa Glassen, Brandon Luccas, Tory Ford, Jessica and Rachel Bower; great-grandchildren Haylie and Jillian Lockhard; brother and sisters, William (Mona) Blommel in Florida, Mary Ann (Paul) Glassen, Sr. Christine Blommel, Dorothy (Bill) Moldenauer, Laurie (Ron) Carter all of Racine, brother-in-law, Karl (Diane) Glassen of Racine, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and her beloved husband, Betty was preceded in death by her sister, Marguerite Maier and her brother, David Blommel. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Lucy Catholic Church (3101 Drexel Ave.) with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and in the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The family has suggested memorials to either St. Lucy Catholic Church or to the Oncology Alliance Philanthropy Fund. Betty's family would like to extend their deepest appreciation to their family and friends, as well as the staff of Wheaton Franciscan Hospital-All Saints, Dr. Michael Mullane and staff and Fr. Mark R. Jones for the care and support throughout her illness.