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Bettie Kenny Obituary
June 30, 1929 - April 1, 2021
Bettie, our beloved mother, grandma, great-gramma, aunt, and friend passed away on April 1, 2021. Bettie always considered family and friends life's most precious gift. She also truly loved her home of 63 years. Bettie loved working, as her retiring at 88 clearly shows. One of her favorite pastimes was to seize a bargain, with a license plate NEV HOME to prove her willingness to search for that perfect gift.
Preceded in death by husband, Roland E. Kenny; parents, Anton and Elma Kepak; sisters, Viola Walsh and Lucille Lorkovic; brother, Clarence "Bud" Kepak; sister-in-law, Jean Targy; great-grandsons, Clayton Schofield and James Thomas Lyons. Survived by sons: Tim (Sandy), Mike (Kim), Steve (Mary), Pat (Susan), Mark (MaryPat) of North Platte, Chris (Christine), and Brian (Kesa); daughter, Colleen Brudny; grandchildren: Kayla (Jamey) Conrad, Erin (Barry) Green, Matt (Ann), Meghan (Igor) Partem, Roland (Lindsey), Laura, Eileen, Zevida, Sean, Elizabeth, Thomas, Kellie Schofield, Paul (Natalie), Patrick, Doug (Natasha), Caitlin (Tommy) Lyons, Bridgid (Ben) Woodhead, Daniel, Allison (Jerrod) Pavelka, Mary Kate (Kevin) Tighe, Jack, Autumn (Brian) Wurgler, Jake, Joe (Theori), Ben (Liz), Jami Bright, Emily and Abby Brudny; great-grandchildren: Jayden and Kealey Conrad, Killian and Ainsley Green, Charlie and Graham Kenny, Celeste, Gabrielle and Nora Kenny, Savannah Schofield, Mason Shepoka, Madelyn and Jacquelyn Kenny, Noah Kenny, Lucy, Liv, and Sam Lyons, Kate, Charlie, Annie, and Jack Woodhead, Will Pavelka, John Tighe, Jackson, Eva, Liam and Brooklyn Wurgler, Fallyn Kenny, Milo and Theo Kenny, Charlotte, Gabriella, Josephine, Eden, and Sophia Kenny, Ella Kate and Adalee Grace Bright, Charlotte and Savanah Smutz.
ROSARY: Friday, April 9th at 10:30am at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific, followed by MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 11am. Because Bettie chose to donate her body to science, interment will be at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Endless Journey Hospice, St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, or St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church.
Live broadcasts of Rosary and Mass can be viewed via www.heafeyheafey.com and www.stroberts.com.
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Alicia Rick
May 4, 2021
Bettie will truly be missed. I have so many memories of her at Friendship. She was a dedicated and compassionate lady who taught me many lessons and surprised me often. Rest in peace.
Mary Piper (Walsh)
April 9, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the Kenny family. May you find comfort amongst the sorrow, and joy within memories. Great Aunt Bettie was a treasure to all and will be missed dearly.
Sending love.
Jim & Deb Walsh
April 9, 2021
Our condolences at this sad time. Aunt Bettie was a very special lady and will be forever missed.
Steve and Jean Conrad
April 8, 2021
Jamey and Kayla ~ Tim and Sandy and all the Kenny family ~
We send you our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy during this difficult and sorrowful time of saying your earthly goodbyes to Bettie. She was a wonderful and very special lady in so many ways! I know she was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. May you find joy in all the cherished and treasured memories you have of her. You are on our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Jean
Sandy Hanzlik (peeler)
April 8, 2021
Colleen & Kenny Family
My deepest sympathy to you & your family
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Jerry & Laura Navin
April 8, 2021
Our deepest condolences to all the family. So many fun loving memories we have always cherished. Your mom was a beautiful person & a pillar of strength. Much love & prayers
Janet zimmerman
April 7, 2021
Bettie was like my second mom! We had our coffee together in the mornings and just talked! I will always remember her guideance she gave me and all the good advice she had given me! She will always hold a strong spot in my heart and will treasure her forever until we meet again for our morning coffee together! Love you Bettie
Mary Kay Walsh-Kaczmarek
April 7, 2021
Our Aunt Bettie was always very special to all of us in the Walsh Clan. As descendants of Viola Kepak Walsh, we got together with the Kenny Clan many times. Bettie was so energetic, funny, kind, a whiz at organizing, and generous with her time and advice. She had opinions and wasn't afraid to share them (but she also listened to your own opinions). She had connections and wasn't afraid to use them; (she helped me buy my first stereo system at a very good price when I was right out of college; I still have it and it still works.) But we don't need things to help us remember her. Her no-nonsense but loving presence will still be felt. We all will miss her so, and we send our deepest sympathies to all in the vast Kenny Clan. Even though we may be separated by many miles, our hearts are with you. May God Bless you all. Love, Mary Kay + Dan Walsh-Kaczmarek; Kathy + Rich, Allison, + Julie Stamm; Maureen Walsh; John + Sue, Michael (Justine), + Brian (Maggie) Walsh; Kevin + Tammy, Pamela (Ryan) Walsh; and Jim + Deb Walsh; and Mary (Seth) Walsh Piper.
Theresa and Dave Nadgwick
April 7, 2021
Our condolences to the Kenny family. She was the heart of Friendship. Our prayers are with your family.
Irene & Brian
April 6, 2021
We offer our deepest condolences to you and your family Betty will be missed.
Roland H Smart
April 6, 2021
To the kenny family sorry for your loss Bettie was the best she kept friendship together with all her hard work she will be missed
Jim and Ev Navin
April 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. A lot of great memories at your house with both your Mom and Dad.
Lillian Rush
April 5, 2021
To the family of Betty Kenny: I want to give my sincere condolences to everyone. I will cherish all our memories together including shopping for good deals on the good stuff. Most of all I enjoyed sharing ideas and different opinions with her with no expectations. She was a very good friend of mine and I will always respect our special memories. We had a good relationship.
Harriet Longwell
April 5, 2021
I have known Bettie almost as long as I have known Colleen. She was such a classy lady, with the best taste! I remember the cows in her Kitchen, her beautiful home and her personal style. I remember a cake fight at my house, that I think Bettie may or may not have instigated when Colleen turned 30 ;). What a great lady, full of fun and spirit. I see that same love of life in Colleen. May Bettie's family find comfort in hearing all the stories of how she impacted and influenced others. You are all in my prayers. Hugs to Colleen, Emily and Abby.
Tom and Cindy Zielinski
April 5, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. She was a great lady, great childhood memories
Cindy Huntley ( Olson)
April 5, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie Olson
April 5, 2021
Bettie was an amazing lady. During the time I worked with her at Friendship Program, I saw her immense love of her family, talents of organizing, detail checking, and finding spectacular bargains. She always offered support and a listening ear when I had a question about my twin babies or caregiving for my mother. Even after she retired she would occasionally send me notes to encourage me. Truly a classy, one of a kind, wise woman.
Lorraine Smith
April 5, 2021
I worked with Bettie at Northwestern Bell. Although she was considerably older than me we developed a friendship. I will always remember fondly the beautiful quilt and pillow she made for my first baby over 35 years ago. May she Rest In Peace.
John & Angie Lewis & family
April 3, 2021
With deepest sympathy & our love to Tim & Sandy & family. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you cherish.
Jim & Jacquie Dahlin
April 3, 2021
To Brian & the Kenny Family - With Deepest Sympathy for the Loss of your Dearest Mother. Praying that God will comfort you - that you´ll find peace in knowing the light of such a beautiful spirit lives on within each of you.
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