Betty Kato

Betty Kato

Betty Kato Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 18, 2018.
Betty Aiko Kato, nee Hayashikawa, age 90, passed away on February 14, 2018. Loving mother of Robert (the late Erin), the late Gerald, and the late Leslie Ann (the late William) Imlach; dear grandmother of Michael (fiancée, Rosary) Kato and Kevin (Chrissie) Imlach. Betty was raised in California, and during World War II, she and her family were interned at the Manzanar Relocation Center. After the war, Betty and her family moved to Chicago, where she was married and raised her three children. She was an active member of the Devon Church of Jesus Christ, and a special thanks to wonderful friends, Erica, Chiyeko, Phyllis, and Wilson. She won many trophies as part of the Niles Leaning Tower YMCA bowling league and participated in the Glenview Senior Center Choir. She loved to travel and visited wonderful cities and sites in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and North America. Per Betty's wishes, services were private. Info: 847.673.6111 or www.habenfuneral.com.

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Bob Slattery

February 19, 2018

My condolences on your loss.

Becky

February 16, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family. May God give you the strength
& comfort you need during this time of sadness (Isa 61:1, 2).

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