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Bette Mae Kokos (nee Brinker)
LANSING, IL - Bette Mae Kokos (nee Brinker) age 93 of Lansing, IL passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Bette is survived by her loving children; Norma (Dave) Cooper, Cheryl Boshears, John "Jack" Kokos, David M. (Pam) Kokos and the late Darlyn J. Kokos. Cherished grandmother of: Elaine (Phil) Bishop, Jonathan (Samantha) Cooper, Stephen (Holly) Cooper, Jason Kokos, Jennifer (Steve) McHale, Eric R. Kokos, Thomas Kokos, Brian (Laura) Kokos, great grandmother of; Kayla (Andy) Rhoden, Kevin Bishop, Tyler Cooper, Dylan Cooper, Lacey Kokos, Julia McHale, Logan Kokos, Stevie McHale, Layla McHale, and Jack Kokos and great great grandmother of; Aslynn Rhoden. Bette is preceded in death by her loving husband John Kokos, parents Otto and Edna Brinker, and sisters; Ferne Smith, Loys Turner and Anita Lundstrom.
Funeral services for Bette will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 1:30 PM at the SCHROEDER-LAUER FUNERAL HOME, 3227 Ridge Road, Lansing, IL. Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 Noon until time of service. Bette will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Cemetery, Schererville, IN. Bette was loved by many and she will be truly missed. www.schroederlauer.com
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Tina Gagliano
December 23, 2019
My deepest condolences to you all. I will sure miss her and her smile, along with our many conversations! She was always one of my favorites.
Aileen French
December 20, 2019
Norma, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that God will comfort you as only he can.
Love, Aileen
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