Elizabeth "Betty" Glettig

May 31, 1925 - January 1, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Glettig, Topeka, died Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Lexington Park, Topeka. She was 96 years of age. Miss Glettig was born May 31, 1925, in Leavenworth KS, the daughter of Henry and Anna Kreutzer Glettig. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Charles, who died in infancy, and Henry Glettig, Jr., who died during Naval Service in 1943. She is survived by her cousin, Jo Ann Jones, who has been her caregiver for the past nine years; and Thomas Schmania (Judy), her younger cousin who she cared for during his youth. Betty has numerous other cousins who she was close to, along with many friends and neighbors. Betty loved her many dogs, from her first puppy Skippy to her last dog Haley. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Immaculate High School, Leavenworth in 1944. In 1950, her family moved to Topeka KS where she worked for Crosby Brothers Department Store and for the State of Kansas, retiring in 1991. Betty was an active member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish of Topeka and St. Benedict’s Circle. She was known for her delight in volunteering in numerous areas of parish life, always bringing much joy into the lives of others. Betty was the recipient of the prestigious parish Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010. Betty’s number one past-time was shopping the clearance racks, knitting and doing crafts. The family thanks Atria and Lexington Park of Topeka for their wonderful care and companionship given to Betty during the past nine-years. They also thank Elara Caring Hospice for their compassionate care of Betty. Visitation will be from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 8, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where Betty’s funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Betty’s family requests that masks be worn. Burial will be 1 p.m. in Mount Muncie Cemetery, Lansing KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.