Betty Mae Hoefs, 87, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Monday, September 21, 2015. Betty was born on March 30, 1928 in Corliss (now Sturtevant) to August and Elsie (nee: Koepsell) Sievers. She lived her entire life in the Racine area.
Betty worked for various companies throughout her life, including Oster, Hamilton Beech, Motor Specialty, Goldblatt’s, Thiem, and National Starch Corporation. She retired in 1993. Those who knew Betty know that she was a bighearted, kindhearted, and young-at-hearted person whose presence will be greatly missed by many. Betty enjoyed playing cards and cribbage, baking, sewing and fishing. She had a good sense of adventure and was always up for a trip (especially to a casino!). She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was a devoted friend to many.
She leaves behind to carry on her spirit: her children Irene (Edward) Kuiper of Racine, Mark (Kim) Hoefs of Burlington, and Nancy (Jef) Leisgang of Fort Atkinson; grandchildren Melissa (Brian) Binder, Christopher Kuiper, and Katie Kuiper; Mark Hoefs, Jr., Alexander (Heidi) Hoefs, and Austin Hoefs; and Chance and Gemma Leisgang; great granddaughters Genevieve Binder and soon-to-be-born Lilliana Hoefs; nieces Elsie (Bill) Goulding, Elaine (Stephen) Sherry, and Shari (Chuck) Cribbs; nephew Ron (Dianne) Sievers; and faithful friends, Janet, Lucille, Fran, Retha and Curley, Rex and Terri, and Ron and Joyce; as well as many other dear relatives and friends.. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister-in-law August (Mabel) Sievers, sister and brother-in-law Esther (Andrew “Johnny”) Anderson, former husband Melvin A. Hoefs, niece Evelyn Anderson Balthazar, nephew Jerome Sievers, and many other dear relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 10am on Friday, September 25, 2015 with Rev. Manda Stack officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home Thursday evening from 5pm-7pm, and Friday beginning at 9am. Memorials to the American Heart Association have been suggested.
To the staff at Ridgewood, Heartland Hospice, and Community Care, we extend our heartfelt thanks for the patience, kindness, and care you have shown us all.
Mom, you have left this world, but you will be forever in our hearts.
Im going to miss Betty she was a true friend I enjoyed our talks. At least shes at piece now.She is a angel in heaven now and I know she will be watching over us. Rest in piece Betty. Your friend Margie
Terri& Rex Clarksays
We will deeply miss Betty She was a true friend , loving and caring person. God Bless.
Carey Lortonsays
Aunt Betty will be so deeply missed! She was always smiling and had such a sweet way about her. You always knew how much she loved her family by how she spoke of all of them.
Peggy Sieverssays
I will remember Aunt Betty as a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved my many people and will be greatly missed by all. We were all blessed to have had her in our life.
Jane Rohnersays
Dear Nancy,
My sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure all the happy memories.
Jane Rohner
margie says
Im going to miss Betty she was a true friend I enjoyed our talks. At least shes at piece now.She is a angel in heaven now and I know she will be watching over us. Rest in piece Betty. Your friend Margie
Terri& Rex Clark says
We will deeply miss Betty She was a true friend , loving and caring person. God Bless.
Carey Lorton says
Aunt Betty will be so deeply missed! She was always smiling and had such a sweet way about her. You always knew how much she loved her family by how she spoke of all of them.
Peggy Sievers says
I will remember Aunt Betty as a beautiful person inside and out. She was loved my many people and will be greatly missed by all. We were all blessed to have had her in our life.
Jane Rohner says
Dear Nancy,
My sympathy to you on the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure all the happy memories.
Jane Rohner