Betty A. Kish

Betty A. Kish, 92 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at home. She was born in Columbia, IL, the daughter of the late Urban and Anna, nee Einwich, Schmidt. Betty was a 1941 graduate of St. Theresa Academy of East St. Louis, IL, and an honorary graduate of Gibault High School. A busy mother of 11 children, she was the quintessential homemaker, sewing clothes for her children, cooking, and canning and preserving fruits and vegetables. She was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Altar Society. She was also a member of the Columbia Historical Society and the American Legion Post 581 Auxiliary. She loved to sing and dance and was one of the original members of the Strassenfest Singers and Dancers. Betty loved to travel with her husband and visited many countries. She was married to the late Albert George Kish, Sr. They were married on June 22, 1944, in Columbia, IL. He had passed away August 27, 2003Visitation Friday, June 3, 2016, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, June 4, 2016, 9:00 am - 10 am Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 411 Palmer Road Columbia, IL NOTE: ALL SERVICES ARE AT THE CHURCH Funeral Mass Saturday, June 4, 2016, 10:00 am, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Columbia, IL Fr. Carl Scherrer, officiatingInterment Immaculate Conception Cemetery Columbia, IL Memorial Contribution Suggestions As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions to: The Eugene J. Schorb - Immaculate Conception Parish Fund for Education, or Gibault Educational Endowment Fund, or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Education & Activities Center Fund. For more information, please access our website (www.lawlorfuneralhome.com). Survivors Sons, Gerald Kish, Dennis (Nancy) Kish, Michael (Jeanne) Kish, Thomas Kish, Steven (Debbie) Kish, Patrick Kish, and Albert (Patresa) Kish, Jr. Daughters, Mary (John) Olsson, Susan Settle, Margaret (James) Burns, and Joanne Stahlmann Grandchildren, Jeff, Jared, Andrew, Ben, Beth, Tim, Dan, Alex, Casey, and Courtney Kish, Janna, Jackson, Amy Meyer, Andrea Biske, Kristi Kish-Stuart, Emily Waver, Samuel, Anna, Naomi, Eve, and David Olsson, Nicole, Rebecca, and Lucy Settle, Stephanie, Joshua, Jessica, and Emma Burns Great-Grandchildren, Cameron and Nathan Urlock, Lilianna and Lathe Kish, Mitch and Abbie Meyer, Elena, Spencer, and Maria Biske, Shawn and Joey Stuart, Brendan and Ethan Gamble, Thomas, Chloe, Parker, A.J., and Logan Kish, Rosie and Ellie Waver, and Lilith Settle Sister, Pearl Mueller Brother, Richard (Sue) Schmidt Sisters-In-Law, Julie Schmidt Gregory and Betty Schmidt Other relatives and friendsAlso Preceded In Death By Daughter-In-Law, Ruby Marie, nee Vogt, Kish Sons-In-Law, Steven E. Stahlmann and Kenneth Settel Brothers, Robert and Urban Schmidt, Jr.

Betty A. Kish

February 4, 1924 - June 1, 2016