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Elizabeth Haskett Obituary
Elizabeth (Betty) Haskett, 79 of Cape Coral, Florida passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 21, 2022. Betty was born to the late Frances and Raymond Ziolkowski on October 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Betty spent her career in Banking and retired from LaSalle Bank in 2004. She is survived by the love of her life, Phillip (retired CPD). They married in 1959 and lived in North Carolina where he was stationed in the USMC. They returned to Chicago, Illinois in 1961 after the birth of their son, welcomed their daughter in 1964, and were blessed with 62 years of marriage together. In her free time, Betty enjoyed spending time with and cooking amazing feasts for family and friends, playing cards and tennis, bowling, traveling, visiting casinos and watching her beloved Cubs and Bears teams play. She had a bright smile and a sharp sense of humor that will be remembered by all who knew her.
Betty is survived by her two children: Mark (late Kathleen) Haskett of Casa Grande, Arizona and Lisa (Ron) Wade of Cape Coral, Florida. She is also survived by four granddaughters: Jessica, Jennifer (RJ), Jessica (Tim) and Danielle (Paul), and four great-grandsons: Kadence, Kameron, Levi and Lincoln. She is also survived by her brother Robert (late Warnell) Ziolkowski, her sister Frances (Ed) Rokos, her sister Margaret (Gary) Yong, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate Betty's life will be held on Friday, March 25th from 3PM until 8PM at Cumberland Chapels Funeral Home, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge IL 60706. A St. Jude Police League service will be held at 7PM with CPD Chaplain Fr. Dan Brandt officiating. Funeral services on Saturday, March 26th will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty's name to Hope Hospice will be appreciated (Donate.HopeHCS.org or Hope Development Department, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers FL 33908). For more information www.cumberlandchapels.com or call (708)456-8300
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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain
March 21, 2022
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Betty will be remembered at the next Police Mass.
In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]
Michael Spencer
March 20, 2022
Lisa/Phil/Mark.
I am truly sorry about Betty's passing.
I am proud to have worked for her during my 15+ years at LaSalle. She was more than a boss. She taught me so very much, and her love of her family inspired me.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
March 20, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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