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Betty Gallitz Obituary

Gallitz, Betty Jane age 82, died peacefully after a lengthy battle with Cancer at the Mother Theresa Home, Lemont, IL, on November 5, 2007. She was the devoted daughter of the late John and Helen (nee Skirpon) Almon, loving wife of the late Martin E. and was preceded in death by her adored 2 year old son, Michael, dear niece of the late Paul (Tina) Almon, beloved cousin of Marie Almon, Virginia Ellenis, Anthony (Estelle) Nakroshis, Michael (Deborah) Nakroshis and fond friend of Linda, Esther and many others. Throughout her life, Betty enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, reading, sewing, knitting, gargening and caring for her house and her beloved dog, toby. Private interment services will be held at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL. Arrangements made through Jerome Zimny Funeral Home, 16774 Dixie Hwy., Hazel Crest, IL. For information call: 708-335-0116

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 8, 2007.

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Betty & Mack Truck Friends circa 1981

Mack Trucks

November 8, 2007

Betty is shown first row, 3rd from right, with all her old friends from Mack Trucks. Betty left each of us with great memories and remains one of our favorite co-workers ever. Love, Your friends at Mack Trucks :)

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