"Betty was a joy to take care of and she was an amazing conversationalist. She was kind and always greeted the aides with a smile. She will be missed. Aija Loos"
In loving memory of
BETTY A. DUCOLI
April 10, 1927 - December 17, 2009
Betty A. Ducoli, 82, of 222 S. Fifth St., Marquette, died Thursday morning, December 17, 2009 at the Eastwood Nursing Center in Negaunee where she had been a patient for one day.
Mrs. Ducoli was born on April 10, 1927 in Marquette to Bert J. and Julia L. (Sorenson) Nichols and was raised by Fred and Elizabeth Lindquist.
Betty was employed at the former St. Luke's Hospital in Marquette, later working in the food service department at Northern Michigan University. She eventually moved to Colorado where she worked for the Navartis Pharmaceutical Company, retiring in 1991 and returning to Marquette to be close to her children.
Betty was known for the photo albums she produced for family. She always put her family first and worked very hard to give her children a good life. And her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy.
She is survived by six children, William J. (Barbara) Brisson of Marquette, Julie (Daryl Vandenbloomer) Brennan of Green Bay, WI, Jane (Lore) Vogelbacher) Brisson of AuTrain, Kathryn (Ted) Thill of Marquette, Patricia (James) Landsparger of Broomfield, Co and Elizabeth (Dave) Vadnais of Marquette; one sister, Jane McNees of Benton Harbor, MI; a cousin, Lois and Floyd Miller of Frankenmuth, MI; grandchildren, Heather, Brisson, Stephen Brisson, Molly (Tony) Gore, Shannon (Mike) Joachim, Michael (Miranda Diggles) Brennan, Nikki and Jason Prunick, Daniel (Melody) Thill, Jason (Melissa) Thill, Adam (Jennie) Thill, Melissa (Chad) Deisher, Brian (Kristie) Landsparger, Katie (Paul) Schoonveld and Chelsie Vadnais; also surviving are seven cherished great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. where funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Timothy Ekaitis officiating. Burial will take place in the Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Betty's grandchildren, Michael Brennan, Jason Prunick, Steve Brisson, Katie Schoonveld, Chelsie Vadnais, Dan, Jason and Adam Thill.
Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider the American Cancer Society.
Notes of remembrance may be left at www.canalefuneral.com
Tributes
"To Betty's Family I met Betty some years ago when she lived across the hall from my mom Dorothy Vasseau. She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed our visits snd to see her wonderful pictures . I saw her when I ws in Marquette last summer. She was lucky to have such a wonderful family like all of you were to her. God Bless her Judy Stenglein"
"To the Brisson Family, I'm so sorry for your lost we will truly miss her. She was like a grandma to my kid's They have great memories of her and always will. We love you Gramma freckles and miss you lot's"
"Our deepest condolences to all of the family. Mom was quite shocked to hear the news. Has been waiting for your mom's news filled Christmas card. How I remember those great years growing up with all of you on High Street. Am so greatful that Betty always kept in touch with mom either by letter or phone. She is in a better place and watching over all of you. God keep her in his care. Love, Sue and Lu"
"We all understand that "It takes a village to raise a child." Betty was part of the village that helped to raise so many of us."
"jane and family so sorry to hear about your mom, my thoughts are with you,just remember all the good times and she will be with you forever love theresa"
"Nikki and Jane, so sorry for your loss!"
"My condolences on the loss of such a wonderful and kind lady. I did not make all the family connections until I read it in the paper.... now it all makes sense. What a super bunch of people have come from such a kind and loving mother."
"I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed spending time with Betty. I enjoyed the conversations, Betty talking about her grandchildren and her family. She will be greatly missed."
"I am so sorry to hear about Betty she was a great lady I really enjoyed spending time with her. She was always upbeat and loved her family she will be missed."
"Jane, Julie and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I hope she's in a better place, my thoughts and prayers are with you's during this difficult time."
"To Bill, Barb, Heather, Steve, and the rest of Betty's family: I am very sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to the whole family. I've known Betty "Gramma Freckles" for a long time and she was a great woman. She will be deeply missed. Cherish the great memories u have with her and remember them always, as this may help u with your loss."
"Bill, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"I worked with Betty when I was a student at NMU in the 70's. She was very friendly and fun to work with. I'm sorry to hear of her passing."
"Jane, Nikki and Jason, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom/grandmother. I am so happy that I was able to meet her at Nikki and Jason's wedding, we had a blast, she was a wonderful, fun woman ... and of course, she gave my family Jane and Nikki. We are indebted forever to her. Now she is peaceful and dancing or floating up in our heavenly skies. Let's celebrate her life! Sending lots of love and hugs, Debbie Nanry"