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Betty Lepeltak Obituary
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Betty Ann Lepeltak, 83, formerly of Urbandale, passed from this life on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Kennybrook Village in Grimes. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 14, at Iles Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel in Des Moines, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service time on Monday. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Betty was born on June 6, 1929 in Colo, Iowa, to David and Dorothy (Stiles) Mulcahy. She was a 1947 graduate of North High School. In 1950, Betty married Walter Lepeltak in Des Moines. In addition to being a homemaker all her life, she was also employed with Iowa Periodicals as a Supervisor for nearly 25 years. Betty was a member of Douglas Avenue Presbyterian Church.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her two grandchildren, Steven Lepeltak of Beaverdale and Leslie Lepeltak of Denver, CO; daughter-in-law, Tracy Lepeltak of Waukee; sister, Elaine Sorensen of Urbandale; two sisters-in-law, Janice Mulcahy of Des Moines and Beth Mulcahy of Cedar Rapids; several nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Lorie Christensen of Durham, NC. Betty was preceded into eternal life by her parents; husband, Walter Lepeltak; two brothers, Bud and Bob Mulcahy; and son, John Lepeltak on January 18, 2012.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the staff at Kennybrook Village and St. Jude's Hospice for their endless care, love and support during Betty's illness.
The family has respectfully requested that any memorial contributions be made in her name to either Kennybrook Village or Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
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kendra logan
January 14, 2013
I have lost a very dear friend in Betty. My family and I will always hold dear to us, our memories of Walt and Betty. They were the best neighbors and friends anyone could ask for. We have alot of memories we will always hold close to us. I will miss Betty very much but I am glad she will be reunited with Walt and John. God Bless Bettys family and give you the comfort you need as you mourn Bettys passing. Kendra Logan
Janelle Goodrich
January 13, 2013
Kennybrook Village Assisted Living Nurse, Janelle Goodrich:
We were blessed to have Betty as one of our tenants, our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. God bless.
January 12, 2013
We sorrow as we learn of Betty's death, but not without hope. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15 May God hold each of you very close in the coming days. We will be thinking of you and praying for you. Mary Ann and Bill
June, 1947 North High Graduation
Claradell Shedd
January 12, 2013
The halls of North High are diminished with Betty's passing. Prayers and thoughts to her family and friends. Betty's 1947 North High class page: http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1947(2007.60).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
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