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Betty Jean Marie Young

Betty Jean Marie Young

GLADSTONE, Mich. — Betty Jean Marie Young, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Murray’s Assisted Living Facility in Gladstone.

Betty was born Feb. 19, 1926, in Escanaba, the daughter of Paul and Genevieve (Mannabach) Waeghe. She was raised in Escanaba and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School. On May 31, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Robert J. Young and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Gladstone. Betty was a member of All Saints Church in Gladstone and enjoyed playing bingo, taking trips to the casino, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include: son, Jim (Terri) Young; daughters, Cherie (Dave) Phalen, Kathy (Jay) Pepin, LuAnn (Archie) Henderson and Bobbie (Derrell) Coates; brother-in-law, Willard Young. Also surviving are many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Genevieve; husband, Bob; sisters, Geri Vanlerberghe and Queenie Teal; grandson, Brandon Coates; granddaughter, Dayna Phalen; great-granddaughter, Cynthia Lee.

Betty’s family will receive friends on Monday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Monday at 5 p.m. at All Saints Church in Gladstone, with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. Luncheon will follow in the All Saints Church Parish Hall. Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Fernwood Cemetery in the spring.

The Skradski Family ­Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be offered at ­www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.