My dearest mother, I wasn't ready to say goodbye to you so soon.
It's surreal to think that a phone call to your number will never be answered... It's heartbreaking to realize you'll never again host a party at your cherished household... It's somber to know that you'll never have another shared birthday party with your grandson, Leo. I truly ache for the memories that will never be realized due to the absence of such a unique, larger-than-life woman.
I don’t know why these specific memories stick out, but the many afternoons we congregated around the kitchen island and shared in our love of freshly cut deli meats and beautiful produce, I can’t help but look fondly back at the organic conversations and genuine laughter that ensued. While I know you loved the pomp and circumstance of the big moments in life, I do know you could really embrace the small moments too.
Mom, rest easy knowing that you did your very best in shaping me into the man I am today. I know we had a complicated dynamic through the years, and boy could I really drive you crazy, but I know deep down you always had my best interests at heart. Family was everything to you and watching the way you took care of Dad throughout his battle with leukemia, I was in awe of your total devotion and endless energy to his cause. You embodied the perfect example of what it is to be a spouse and I thank you for giving me a front row seat to that selflessness.
From the ultimate hostess to the ultimate caretaker, cheers to the only mother I will ever have. I promise you, with every inch of my being, Leo will always remember his babcia.
You will never be forgotten and you will always be loved.
-Michael Waltersdorf
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Please know that our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Betty will always hold a cherished place in our memories and we will miss her kind and loving presence. Our deepest and heartfelt condolences. May you all find comfort and peace in the love and support of those surrounding you.
-Halina Dzikowska , Marian Dzikowski, and Mateusz Dzikowski
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Dear family, I am so sorry for your loss and I pray for your family, and hope that with God guidance you will get through this difficult and sad time 🖤🙏
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2014, Lisle, Illinois
A Family Christmas
— with
Dave & Betty,
"Santa"
and Molly & Steven
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Gone too soon unfortunately. Betty was a great human who always brought joy and happiness to us all. Everybody should strive to be like Betty, she was always happy and positive to everyone she came into contact with. She will be dearly missed. Rest in peace.
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I'm so very saddened by Betty's passing. She was a very wonderful person that truly cared for her family, friends, and others. I will miss seeing her on holidays, birthday parties, and other events. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. She will be very missed.
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I am truly heartbroken by Betty’s sudden passing. Betty was a tour de force in all the best ways possible. She made all of us feel like a newly recreated family after losing Dave and Sheila. She was the matriarch of matriarchs and the best babcia to Nora and Bea. She is and will be so missed. We were lucky to call her family.
Mamie, Scott and Jack
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