Betty I. Bullock, age 76, of Northfield, IL, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, Skokie, IL. Betty was born on March 5, 1933 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Elmer and Thelma Bullock. Surviving are Betty's daughter, Margaret Brant Ahrens of Wilmette, IL; two grandchildren, Carson and Alexis Ahrens;Continue Reading
Betty I. Bullock, age 76, of Northfield, IL, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, Skokie, IL. Betty was born on March 5, 1933 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Elmer and Thelma Bullock. Surviving are Betty's daughter, Margaret Brant Ahrens of Wilmette, IL; two grandchildren, Carson and Alexis Ahrens; one brother, James Barbara Bullock of Crown Point; and one sister, Sally Hyre of Casa Grande, AZ. Betty graduated from Crown Point High School and attended Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. She was a Laboratory and X-ray Technician for the Crown Point Clinic, where she worked for 35 years before retiring and moving to Northfield, IL in 2005 to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. We were privileged and honored to know Betty as a loving mother, grammie and friend. She loved everyone unconditionally and her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. During the last three years, Betty taught us about courage, strength, the will to fight and ultimately faith in Jesus Christ. We will miss her every minute of every day and look forward to the time when we meet her again in heaven. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at Geisen Funeral-Cremation & Reception Centre NOTE: NEW LOCATION- 2 blocks east of Broadway at 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN, with Rev. Stuart Latimer officiating. Friends may visit with the family 1 hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12 Noon. Graveside services will take place immediately thereafter at Maplewood Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be given to: Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center Attention: Philanthropy Dept. 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025 www.carecenter.org To share a memory or send a condolence to the family, please visit the guestbook section on the obituary page at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com For information call 219-663-2500.
dr. bill zato
left a message on October 19, 2009:
DEAR BETTY,I MISS YOU,WORKING WAS FUN WITH YOU THERE. YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE WHO MY DAD WOULD WANT TO DRAW HIS BLOOD.FORGIVE ME FOR THE TIME I HURRIEDLY INTERRUPTED YOU IN THE LAB WITH A RUBBER GLOVE ON MY RIGHT HAND AND SOME BROWN STUFF ON THE FINGERTIP--WAVING DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO YOUR FACE.I SAID I WAS IN A HURRT AND WANTED A STOOL HEMOCCULT TEST DONE. YOU TOLD ME,AMONG OTHER THINGS ,TO GET THAT FINGER OUT OF HERE ,YOU WOULD GET TO IT IN A FEW MINUTES. I TOLD YOU I COULDN'T WAIT THAT LONG AND SAID I WOULD DO THE TASTE TEST IMMEDIATELY PUT THE FINGER IN MY MOUTH AND SAID IT DIDNT TASTE LIKE BLOOD. IYOU LOOKED LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO FAINT. . . WHEN YOU SAW MY SH-EATING GRIN YOU RECOVERED AND CALLED ME A SOB. . . WHEN WORK GETS ME DOWN,I WILL THINK OF YOU AND SMILE.
Carmel
left a message on October 17, 2009:
I was a patient of the late Dr. Russo, and other doctors on the staff. Betty was always there from my first doctor's visit until I moved from the area, many years later. Such a lovely lady. My sympathy to her beautiful daughter and family.
Scott and Melissa Rettig
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Betty was a wonderful neighbor!! She taught me about plants, cooking, and sewing. We still have a blanket she made for Kyle when he was born and her spaghetti lasagna is a family favorite. She was a sweet woman and her kindness will not be forgotten.
Rita Ashcraft
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Dear Meg, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady and we sure had lots of fun spending so much time at Shirley's, the Y, and those trips to the meets. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Rita Ashcraft
Peter E. Gutierrez, M.D.
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Betty was one of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with professionally. She was one of the Crown Point Clinic staff who worked very hard to make life better for each patient. She was a proud member of that team and that team is proud to have her on the team. She will be missed by all the patients and the clinic team members. She would have been proud of Meg and her entire family today. Meg demonstated today how much warmth, charm, and kindness she inherited from Betty. Betty paid Meg the highest compliment a mother give, when she said Meg was not only her daughter and the light of her life; but she was her best friend. We will miss you Betty but your memory will live in our hearts because each of us is a better person for having been a part of you life.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
deb brown
left a message on October 15, 2009:
WHAT A GREAT PICTURE OF BETTY. THAT'S JUST HOW I REMEMBER HER FACE AND ALWAYS WILL. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Joyce Graves Wisthoff
left a message on October 15, 2009:
Betty's sunny disposition never waned..we laughed together when we were patients of Dr. Russo...she knew all four of my daughters by name...and with Betty doing the lab work, they were not fearful of the back rooms. I was her real estate when she purchased her first home and she was so thrilled with her purchase...her happiness was contagious..I lost contact with her many years ago but seeing her photo made me both sad and happy...nothing but smiley face memories of Betty. My heartfelt sympathy to her daughter, grandchildren, and the Bullock Family.
Laura Schnick
left a message on October 15, 2009:
I am so sorry to hear that Betty has passed away. She will be greatly missed. Betty was a mentor of mine because when I was hired at the C.P. Clinic she took me under her wing and helped me get my career started by teaching me everything she knew. She was so much fun to work with and there was never a dull moment. I always looked forward to Christmas time because we all enjoyed gathering at her home. I'm so glad that she got to move closer to her family and spend her retirement years doing what she loved the most...spending time with her grandkids and family. My thoughts and prayers will always be with her loving family.
charley and julie ross
left a message on October 14, 2009:
we are so sorry for your loss love charley and julie
Kim Holguin Peterson
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I worked with Betty at the Crown Point Clinic from 1980 to 1990. I will always remember her as a wonderful lady who always had a smile for you when you came to the Lab area. I am sorry for your loss and I pray for your peace. It's been 19 years since I have seen her, when I saw the picture in the obit. All good memorys of her came to mind. That Picture was the Betty I remember.
Nancy Messer Family
left a message on October 14, 2009:
Betty was my mother's sister and the best aunt a person could have. She was an awesome person and will be missed greatly. I am so thankful that she had the opportunity to spend time with her daughter, Meg, and family. Betty enjoyed her grandchildren and entire family. I am glad my children got to know her as well when we met the family in Scottsdale. Love, Nancy, Mike, Moriah and Matthew Messer.
Jan & Roger Ahrens
left a message on October 14, 2009:
We will miss our dear Betty. She was a dear friend, loving mother, and the greatest grammy. We have so many fun memories of Betty and how she touched our lives. Our love always to Meg, Brant, Carson, and Lexie!
Trish & Michael Olson
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I have many fond memories of my dearest Aunt Betty, and they will live in my heart always. Dear Cousin Meg, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from Trish
barbara rush
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BETTY'S PASSING. WHAT A WONDERFUL LADY SHE WAS TO ALL WHO WERE BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HER. SHE SHOWED KINDNESS TO EVERYONE, ALWAYS HAD HER GREAT SMILE TO SHARE, LOVED EVERYONE UNCONDITIONALLY. SHE LIKED TO HAVE FUN, AND ENJOYED MAKING SURE EVERYONE ELSE HAD FUN-I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR WORK. SHE HAD A WAY OF SHOWING EVERYONE SHE CARED ABOUT THEM. SHE CERTAINLY WAS A STRONG WOMAN, IT ESPECIALLY SHOWED THESE PAST FEW YEARS. MEG, I'M SO GLAD SHE MADE THE MOVE TO BE NEAR YOU AND THE GRANDKIDS. I WORKED WITH BETTY FOR MANY YEARS UNTIL SHE RETIRED AT THE C.P. CLINIC, AND THEN SHE'D STILL STOP BY ONCE IN AWHILE TO SEE US, SHOW US PICTURES OF THE GRANDKIDS, HER PRIDE AND JOY. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET, CARING, LOVING PERSON, AND I WILL SURELY MISS HER. MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL HER FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES.
Paula Tilton
left a message on October 13, 2009:
Betty and I were friends for over 70 years. We started to school together at Timothy Ball and remained friends through the various stages of our lives. I will miss her calls and remember her courage and strength.
Elwyn and Mary Ann Buche
left a message on October 13, 2009:
Betty and Elwyn lived in Crown Point, Indiana, across the street from each other. One of the favorite neighborhood games was playing marbles in the Bullock's driveway. When we moved from the area, I remember giving all my glass marbles to Betty. Although it has been 58 years since I have seen her, I remember her well. My best wishes to Jim and the rest of her family at this time. May God bless and keep you all. Elwyn Buche
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dr. bill zato
left a message on October 19, 2009:
DEAR BETTY,I MISS YOU,WORKING WAS FUN WITH YOU THERE. YOU WERE THE ONLY ONE WHO MY DAD WOULD WANT TO DRAW HIS BLOOD.FORGIVE ME FOR THE TIME I HURRIEDLY INTERRUPTED YOU IN THE LAB WITH A RUBBER GLOVE ON MY RIGHT HAND AND SOME BROWN STUFF ON THE FINGERTIP--WAVING DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO YOUR FACE.I SAID I WAS IN A HURRT AND WANTED A STOOL HEMOCCULT TEST DONE. YOU TOLD ME,AMONG OTHER THINGS ,TO GET THAT FINGER OUT OF HERE ,YOU WOULD GET TO IT IN A FEW MINUTES. I TOLD YOU I COULDN'T WAIT THAT LONG AND SAID I WOULD DO THE TASTE TEST IMMEDIATELY PUT THE FINGER IN MY MOUTH AND SAID IT DIDNT TASTE LIKE BLOOD. IYOU LOOKED LIKE YOU WERE GOING TO FAINT. . . WHEN YOU SAW MY SH-EATING GRIN YOU RECOVERED AND CALLED ME A SOB. . . WHEN WORK GETS ME DOWN,I WILL THINK OF YOU AND SMILE.
Carmel
left a message on October 17, 2009:
I was a patient of the late Dr. Russo, and other doctors on the staff. Betty was always there from my first doctor's visit until I moved from the area, many years later. Such a lovely lady. My sympathy to her beautiful daughter and family.
Scott and Melissa Rettig
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Betty was a wonderful neighbor!! She taught me about plants, cooking, and sewing. We still have a blanket she made for Kyle when he was born and her spaghetti lasagna is a family favorite. She was a sweet woman and her kindness will not be forgotten.
Rita Ashcraft
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Dear Meg, I am sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a great lady and we sure had lots of fun spending so much time at Shirley's, the Y, and those trips to the meets. Prayers for you and your family. Love, Rita Ashcraft
Peter E. Gutierrez, M.D.
left a message on October 16, 2009:
Betty was one of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with professionally. She was one of the Crown Point Clinic staff who worked very hard to make life better for each patient. She was a proud member of that team and that team is proud to have her on the team. She will be missed by all the patients and the clinic team members. She would have been proud of Meg and her entire family today. Meg demonstated today how much warmth, charm, and kindness she inherited from Betty. Betty paid Meg the highest compliment a mother give, when she said Meg was not only her daughter and the light of her life; but she was her best friend. We will miss you Betty but your memory will live in our hearts because each of us is a better person for having been a part of you life.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
deb brown
left a message on October 15, 2009:
WHAT A GREAT PICTURE OF BETTY. THAT'S JUST HOW I REMEMBER HER FACE AND ALWAYS WILL. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY
Joyce Graves Wisthoff
left a message on October 15, 2009:
Betty's sunny disposition never waned..we laughed together when we were patients of Dr. Russo...she knew all four of my daughters by name...and with Betty doing the lab work, they were not fearful of the back rooms. I was her real estate when she purchased her first home and she was so thrilled with her purchase...her happiness was contagious..I lost contact with her many years ago but seeing her photo made me both sad and happy...nothing but smiley face memories of Betty. My heartfelt sympathy to her daughter, grandchildren, and the Bullock Family.
Laura Schnick
left a message on October 15, 2009:
I am so sorry to hear that Betty has passed away. She will be greatly missed. Betty was a mentor of mine because when I was hired at the C.P. Clinic she took me under her wing and helped me get my career started by teaching me everything she knew. She was so much fun to work with and there was never a dull moment. I always looked forward to Christmas time because we all enjoyed gathering at her home. I'm so glad that she got to move closer to her family and spend her retirement years doing what she loved the most...spending time with her grandkids and family. My thoughts and prayers will always be with her loving family.
charley and julie ross
left a message on October 14, 2009:
we are so sorry for your loss love charley and julie
Kim Holguin Peterson
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I worked with Betty at the Crown Point Clinic from 1980 to 1990. I will always remember her as a wonderful lady who always had a smile for you when you came to the Lab area. I am sorry for your loss and I pray for your peace. It's been 19 years since I have seen her, when I saw the picture in the obit. All good memorys of her came to mind. That Picture was the Betty I remember.
Nancy Messer Family
left a message on October 14, 2009:
Betty was my mother's sister and the best aunt a person could have. She was an awesome person and will be missed greatly. I am so thankful that she had the opportunity to spend time with her daughter, Meg, and family. Betty enjoyed her grandchildren and entire family. I am glad my children got to know her as well when we met the family in Scottsdale. Love, Nancy, Mike, Moriah and Matthew Messer.
Jan & Roger Ahrens
left a message on October 14, 2009:
We will miss our dear Betty. She was a dear friend, loving mother, and the greatest grammy. We have so many fun memories of Betty and how she touched our lives. Our love always to Meg, Brant, Carson, and Lexie!
Trish & Michael Olson
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I have many fond memories of my dearest Aunt Betty, and they will live in my heart always. Dear Cousin Meg, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from Trish
barbara rush
left a message on October 14, 2009:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF BETTY'S PASSING. WHAT A WONDERFUL LADY SHE WAS TO ALL WHO WERE BLESSED TO HAVE KNOWN HER. SHE SHOWED KINDNESS TO EVERYONE, ALWAYS HAD HER GREAT SMILE TO SHARE, LOVED EVERYONE UNCONDITIONALLY. SHE LIKED TO HAVE FUN, AND ENJOYED MAKING SURE EVERYONE ELSE HAD FUN-I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR WORK. SHE HAD A WAY OF SHOWING EVERYONE SHE CARED ABOUT THEM. SHE CERTAINLY WAS A STRONG WOMAN, IT ESPECIALLY SHOWED THESE PAST FEW YEARS. MEG, I'M SO GLAD SHE MADE THE MOVE TO BE NEAR YOU AND THE GRANDKIDS. I WORKED WITH BETTY FOR MANY YEARS UNTIL SHE RETIRED AT THE C.P. CLINIC, AND THEN SHE'D STILL STOP BY ONCE IN AWHILE TO SEE US, SHOW US PICTURES OF THE GRANDKIDS, HER PRIDE AND JOY. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET, CARING, LOVING PERSON, AND I WILL SURELY MISS HER. MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL HER FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES.
Paula Tilton
left a message on October 13, 2009:
Betty and I were friends for over 70 years. We started to school together at Timothy Ball and remained friends through the various stages of our lives. I will miss her calls and remember her courage and strength.
Elwyn and Mary Ann Buche
left a message on October 13, 2009:
Betty and Elwyn lived in Crown Point, Indiana, across the street from each other. One of the favorite neighborhood games was playing marbles in the Bullock's driveway. When we moved from the area, I remember giving all my glass marbles to Betty. Although it has been 58 years since I have seen her, I remember her well. My best wishes to Jim and the rest of her family at this time. May God bless and keep you all. Elwyn Buche
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