Rita Ann Bettasso

May 23, 1928 ~ November 30, 2019
Rita Ann Bettasso, 91, of Princeton, IL passed away unexpectedly Nov. 30, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Per Rita’s wishes No Visitation or public services scheduled and cremation wishes were accorded.
Rita was born May 23, 1928 in LaSalle, IL to Stanley Walter and Anna Jakubek Pakula. She married Frank M. Bettasso from Spring Valley, IL Aug 31, 1947 in St Valentine’s Catholic Church, Peru. Her husband preceded her in death Oct 2013.
Rita’s brother 1st Lt. Arthur S. Pakula from Peru, IL also preceded her in death Nov. 30 1997. As well as her grandson, Cole Bettasso and great-grandchild, Henry Vandy.
She is Survived by five children Michael S., Frank M. and Janelle K (Wayne Johnson) Bettasso all of Princeton, IL. George E (Renee Mernick Comfort) Bettasso of Naples, Italy and Patrick (Claire) Bougamont of Cysoing France. Four granddaughters Michaelyn (Frank Vandy) of Yorkville, IL, Tori Ann (Wes Masterson) of Evansville, IN, Kailey Bettasso of Princeton and one estranged granddaughter Olivia Ann Bettasso. Great-grandchildren Kinley, Julian and Kingston Remijio, Francesca, Tessina and Siena Vandy and Sophie Masterson.
Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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