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Betty Lou Brooks

January 20, 1926 - January 23, 2023
Visitation
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
3970 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Tuesday 1/31, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Monday 1/30, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Tuesday 1/31
Mass
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
3970 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Tuesday 1/31, 11:00 am

Betty Lou Brooks (nee Tibbits) of Milwaukee went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jan 23, 2023. Age 97.

Born on Jan. 20, 1926, the 4th of 8 children, to Leonard and Irene Tibbits (nee Gavigan), she was the last of her siblings, Robert, Lorraine, June, Richard, Audrey, Ronald, and Patricia, to depart from this earth.

Married on October 30,1948 for 59 years to Ronald Brooks “Ronnie”, who passed away Dec. 22, 2007. Ronald proudly served in the US Army Air Corps (WW II) with the 316th Troop Carrier Group. He was a crew chief on a C-47.

Betty is survived by her 8 children Mike (Anita), Joe (Barb), Pat (Donna), Dave, Mary (Doug) Furnier, Ann (Dan)McCarthy, Bonnie (Rick) Erpelding, Peter (Nancy), as well as 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Betty retired from Marshall Fields as a Telecommunication Supervisor after 22 years. She loved watching song birds and sunflowers out of her kitchen window when she wasn’t sewing. Mom was strong, brave and showed love and kindness to everyone who stepped into her life, especially towards all of her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered by her wit, intellect, and funny zingers.

Visitation at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Additional visitation at St. Margaret Mary Parish, 3970 North 92nd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53222, on Tuesday, January 31 at 10:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

God wanted messengers of love on earth, therefore he created Mothers.

Betty was the Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother every kid wished they had! Her heart was full of unconditional, forgiving love.

 

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Visitation
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
3970 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Tuesday 1/31, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Krause Funeral Home Brookfield
21600 West Capitol Drive
Brookfield, WI 53072
Map
Monday 1/30, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cemetery
Location Not Available
Tuesday 1/31
Mass
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
3970 North 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53222
Map
Tuesday 1/31, 11:00 am
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Betty Lou Brooks (nee Tibbits) of Milwaukee went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jan 23, 2023. Age 97. Born on Jan. 20, 1926, the 4th of 8 children, to Leonard and Irene Tibbits (nee Gavigan), she was the last of her siblings, Robert, Lorraine, June, Richard, Audrey, Ronald, and Patricia, to depart from thisContinue Reading

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Sherry left a message on February 8, 2023:
Remembering popular Bonnie from Custer High School. What a cute mom you had! My sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Jerry Shafranski left a message on January 30, 2023:
Please accept my sincere condolences. May your memories give you strength, peace and comfort. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Reker left a message on January 28, 2023:
Rick, Bonnie, children and grandchildren: What a truly beautiful legacy Betty has left behind in the lives of all her heirs. Her light will continue to shine long after her passing from this earthly dwelling. May you hear the choir of the angels sing as you lay Betty to her eternal rest and may God's healing peace be upon you all. Love, Karen
Kim & Todd Truax left a message on January 28, 2023:
In loving tribute to Betty Lou Brooks - God Bless you with beautiful memories of such an amazing mother. May He comfort you with Peace, Surround you with His Love and breathe the refreshing wind of His Holy Spirit through you all. Though it is never easy to say goodbye to a beloved parent or grandparent here on earth, heaven rejoices with her coming home to Our Savior and Lord. Our love and prayers are with you all!
Dr. Jim Morgenroth left a message on January 27, 2023:
I was so sorry to find out of your loss of Betty but OMG- What a Life!! Both her and Ronnie brought a lot of good people and good things into our world. Lives well lived and at 97, way more than most. The Brooks Family has always been special to me and since my retirement, I still miss seeing you and think about you all frequently and definitely with a smile. Dr Jim
Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Services left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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