Obituary of BettyLou Santhany

Santhany, BettyLou Birch Run, Michigan BettyLou passed away February 19, 2015 at the age of 79. She was born September 9, 1935 in Saginaw Michigan to the late George and Irene (Schneidt) Bell. She was a member of Saints Francis and Clare Parish in Birch Run and was active in the Art Guild of Saginaw. She loved sharing her joy of gardening, painting, quilting with others, and cherished talks with her sister Marge. She is survived by her daughter Jeanine (Hubert) Baswell, Glen, MS; son George (Melinda) Santhany, Honolulu HI; daughter Mary Beth (Richard) Pringle, Midland MI; daughter Denise Richardson, Saginaw MI; daughter Rose Verlac, Saginaw MI; 14 Grandchildren, Dana Kaledo, Kristen, Nathaniel, and Gabriel Santhany, Rachelle Maass, Richard, Tiffany and Adam Pringle, Michael and Timothy Villareal, Duane Lewis, Joseph and Joshua Verlac; 14 great-grandchildren; & her sister Marjorie Miller. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Santhany Jr., sister, Bonnie LaPorte, and nephew, Michael Miller. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11 AM at Saints Francis and Clare Parish, 12157 Church St., Birch Run, MI. Father John Sarge will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday February 28, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Saints Francis Steeple Fund or the Toni & Trish House in Auburn Michigan. The family would like to express a special thank you to Mid Michigan Hospice Care and to the Toni and Trish House for their compassionate care for the terminally ill. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. IF USING THE SYMPATHY STORE, PLEASE SEND SYMPATHY ITEMS TO THE FAMILIES HOME OR TO THE CHURCH ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2015.