05/22/1926 ~ 12/25/2024
Age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Melva Fabbrini; brother, Richard; husband, James O; and daughter, Vivian Illetschko.
Survived by her son, James L; daughter, Ruthann (Mimi) (Sid) Helseth; and son-in-law, William Illetschko Sr.; Grandchildren, William (Mary), James (Lori), Michael (Kara), Thomas (Lia) and Michael (Kelli). Great Grandchildren, Christine (Anthony), Andrew, Kaitlynn, Michael, Austin, Zackory, Lukas, Noah and Catalina; Great Great Grandchildren, Rowan, Giada, Graham and Camden.
Bette was a lifelong resident of West St. Paul. She was an avid bowler and golfer well into her 90’s.
Visitation 4:00 – 6:00 pm Thursday, January 2nd at Roberts Funeral Home 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, MN. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.