Ann E. Luzbetak

"Betty"

Age 83, of Lockport, passed away October 9, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Joliet but was raised in Owosso, Michigan where she graduated from St Paul Catholic School. Betty returned to Joliet to work for the I&M Canal.  She was a proud supporter of President Kennedy in his campaign, and met her husband, Steve, while volunteering for the Democratic Party in 1968.  Betty and Steve were married at St. Cyril and Methodius Church in 1969 and celebrated 47 years together until his death in 2017.  They raised their 3 children in Lockport where she volunteered as a room mother, baked cookies for every occasion and volunteered as the Treasurer for the Band Boosters at both Kelvin Grove and Lockport High Schools. She was actively involved in the St. Cyril Altar and Rosary Society and choir in addition to teaching CCD for over 30 years. Betty was an avid bowler and enjoyed ceramics and crafts. Upon joining St. Dennis in Lockport, she participated in CCW and the Senior Luncheons. She enjoyed making pierogies and potica.  Betty enjoyed spending time with her extended family and her life-long friends. She was a supporter of Steve's law practice, and many Lockport community organizations. She was a devoted Nana to her grandchildren and a mother to children around the world through the Rotary exchange student program.Betty was preceded in death by husband, Stephen Luzbetak; her parents, George and Ann (Koscik) Banas; her in-laws, Steve and Anna Luzbetak; brother-in-law, Thomas (Pete) Murphy and an infant brother; Joseph.Survived by her children, Judy (Dave) Ward, Mark (Kim Ross) Luzbetak, and Paul Luzbetak; five grandchildren, Andy, Jake, Emma, Anna, and Sadie; Brother, George (Barbara) Banas, and sister-in-law, Loretta (Pete) Murphy.  Special cousin, Sharon (Tom) Gaul and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  Betty was blessed with close friends, Maria Lareau, Pat and Chuck Engvall who supported her until the end.

Funeral service will be held Friday October 15, 2021, 9:30AM from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9 ^TH ST., LOCKPORT, 815-838-5010, proceeding to Saint Dennis Church, 1214 S. Hamilton St., Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM.

Interment SS Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Joliet.

Visitation Thursday October 14, 2021, from 3:00PM – 7:00PM

Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com