Betty L. Conner

Betty L. Conner obituary, Hales Corners, WI

Betty L. Conner

Betty Conner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hartson Funeral Home - Hales Corners on Oct. 17, 2024.

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Betty L. Conner was born on June 12, 1923, in Milwaukee, WI, and passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024.
She graduated from Washington High School and was a legal secretary for most of her working career.
She was preceded in death by her husband and 64 years, Russell Conner. She is survived by her son Daniel (Diane) Conner, granddaughter Tracy (Keith) Jochims, and great-grandchildren Kate (Jonah), Sara (Travis) and Adam Jochims.
She was a very active person, bowling and golfing in may leagues until she was 94. She persuaded her husband and son to get into these sports also. She water-skied with her family into her 50's.
She volunteered for many years at West Allis Memorial Hospital in the discharge transportation area, delivered meals for the Meals on Wheels organization in New Berlin to many people younger than herself, and drove many people to their medical appointments She also volunteered at many of the major golf tournaments in Milwaukee.
One of her most enjoyable activities was being a member of the "Dancing Grannies", participating in numerous parades around the Milwaukee area.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Lexington Heritage Assisted Living in Greenfield, WI, and the Brighton Hospice for the care given to Betty.
Visitation will be at Bethel Lutheran Church, S77 W18426 Janesville Road, Muskego, WI 53150, on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm, with a service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Bethel Lutheran Church are greatly Appreciated.
A private burial will be at Wisconsin Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

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November 5, 2024

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November 4, 2024

Laura Molenda posted to the memorial.

October 17, 2024

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Hannelore Bohrer

November 5, 2024

There are so many memories because we saw each other twice a week for many years - choir rehearsals, Sunday services and many holiday concerts and activities. My husband Ronnie and 'Betty Lou', as he called her, would take smoke breaks away from the rest of us. After her work day, Betty changed into casual pants and sweatshirts for choir rehearsals. As a stay-at-home mom, these rehearsals were my opportunity to dress up a little. In retirement, I now feel the same about being casual and comfortable. Betty and I both shopped at Boston Store and one Easter Sunday we both wore the same dress to church. I didn't mind - it meant we both had good taste. Betty often read the Gospel lesson passages at Sunday worship. She confessed she had a difficult time reading the 'bones' lesson reference. The song 'Dem Bones' kept playing in her head. I chuckle whenever I hear that Bible passage and think of her. Betty was feisty and honestly spoke her mind but she was also very sensitive. Sitting in the pew directly in front of her, I knew she and fellow tenors, Deanne and Barb would be crying over a sad incident or someone else's hurt. I loved that about them.

Laura Molenda

November 4, 2024

I loved her spicy personality and that grandpa called her Red. Their home was my favorite stop on our biking tour around Muskego lake that Tracy and I often did. But my favorite memory was our annual trout fishing trip! We kept grandpa hopping with trout and grandma´s freezer full. Always a wonderful time!

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