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Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Ave., on Wednesday, March 31st, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Vathappallil officiating. Visitation will be in the church on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to either St. Catherine’s High School or St. Lucy Catholic Church. The Florence Nightingale Tribute will take place at 10:55 a.m. just prior to the Mass.
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Elizabeth (Betty) M. Canfield, 87, passed away peacefully, at Ascension-All Saints on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She was born in Kenosha on August 16, 1933, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee: Kuchera) Wallo.
Betty graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and St. Agnes School of Nursing, in Fond du Lac. On October 2, 1954, in St. Anthony Catholic Church, Kenosha, she was united in marriage to Roger L. Canfield, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2016.
Betty had a deep passion for nursing and began her career at St. Mary’s Hospital in Racine as a Labor and Delivery nurse. Later, she became the Director of Nursing at the Racine Medical Clinic/All Saints Medical Center. She had a strong Catholic faith and a deep care for all the patients for whom she cared. Betty was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church, where she prayed the rosary daily. Betty and Roger were very proud of each and every member of their family. They were amazing parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and cherished every moment they spent with their family.
Surviving are her children, Timothy R. (Marlene Simonsen) Canfield, Carolyn (Michael) Seitz, Marybeth Canfield, Jayne (Thomas) Buban, and Thomas (fiancée, Denise Leeper) Canfield; grandchildren, Amy (Steve) Hart, Adam (Maria) Seitz, Alissa (Keegan) Murphy, Ashley (Abe) Searl, Andrea (Adam) Tillotson, Jennifer Peralta, Ryan (Morgan Phillips) Martin, Laura (Luke) Benish, Aaron (fiancée Maisey Mulvey) Buban, Alex (Tina) Buban, Matthew Buban, Mitchell Buban, Roger (Nataleigh Call) T. Canfield, Nicole Canfield, and Michele Canfield; great-grandchildren, Madison, Mason, and Braeden Hart, Taylor and Carson Seitz, Kellen, Taytum, Ronan, and Rilynn Murphy, Cohen, Quinn, Kinley, and Collin Searl, Eloise Tillotson, Charlie Peralta, Leila and Camden Benish; sisters, Ruth Ann (Ray) Shefchik, and Kathleen (Robert) Williams; brother, Gerald (Peggy) Wallo; sisters-in-law, Barbara Girton, and Judy Canfield. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends, too numerous to mention, also survive her. In addition to her parents, and beloved Roger, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Orville H. and Clara Canfield, brothers-in-law, Orville and Richard Canfield, and sister-in-law, Pat Canfield.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Ascension ICU nurses: Denise, Alex, Laura and Stephanie and especially our angel, Elizabeth (Liz) who was instrumental in fulfilling our Mother’s final wish.
Ray and Pat says
Betty was a wonderful neighbor and friend . We will miss her.
💕
William Peterson says
Carrie and Mike I’m so sorry for your loss. Please extend my sympathy to your entire family.
Angela Lefeber says
So very sorry for your loss. Betty was a very lovely lady. I will most remember her as a wonderful blessing, as a helper, in her granddaughter’s GS troop, many years ago.
Melissa putzer says
Love thoughts and prayers are with all of you ..
Rick and Julie M says
Very nice tribute to your mom. Mothers and grandmothers hold a special place in our hearts with so many memories to hold near and dear. She was so loved on by all of you. Her legacy along with your Papa will live on. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs to all of you
Jim Poplawski says
Deepest Sympathy on your loss. Remembering the good times at St. Ed’s.
Jim & Rose Poplawski
Dave & Kathy Zablotney says
What a GREAT lady, mentor, helper, and friend she was/is! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Kathy lost her 85 year-old mother in November and I lost my 93 year-old father in October, so we feel your sense of loss. Wish we could be at the visitation/funeral, but we are out of town visiting kids & grandkids and then my 91 year-old mother. What a wonderful family you have. God bless you all.
Bryan and Marla Callahan says
So sorry. Roger and Betty were my dear friends that I met in 1971. We travelled together, Roger and I worked together, and we did attend some parties. My love goes out to the whole family.
Bryan and Marla
Marie Ruppert says
My deepest sympathy to the family of Betty Canfield. She was a lovely sweet & compassionate lady. May she rest in peace.
Sincerely, Marie Ruppert
Diane (Clazmer) Putra says
I remember Betty as one of my Girl Scout leaders in the late 60’s and early 70’s and as a helper in my third grade classroom in the 90’s. Great parents, both her and Roger.
Mary Ellen Burdick Zickus says
So sorry
Laurel and Bill Celeste says
Our deepest sympathies to the entire family.
I met Betty while she worked for Dr. Wilczynski, she had worked with my mother-in-law at St. Mary’s.
Later I became friends with Carrie.
God Bless her!
The Steeles says
Beth and family
So sorry to hear about your Moms passing..
Rose Ann Zickus says
Betty was a wonderful kind women . Just loved her and Roger.
Marietta (formerly Hansen) Garski says
During my years as a St. Cat’s student, I had lots of babysitting jobs. The standout favorite was caring for the very delightful Tim and Carrie Canfield. Hearty applause goes to Roger and Betty who created a home filled with love, respect and joy. It was palpable and strongly reflected in the children ( two of you at that time). I keep Betty and all those she loved snug in my heart and wish you God’s peace always!
My husband, Dick, is honored to be cantoring Betty’s funeral Mass on Wednesday morning.
Paula Weller says
I worked with Betty in the Racine Medical Clinic days and when I was pregnant with my daughter I was working and somewhat in labor. She was in OB right around the corner and kept running over to check on me. I have fond memories of Betty & Roger from those days. Carrie babysat my daughter and I still to this day work with Beth at Aurora. Wonderful family, my heart goes out to all of you. She was a wonderful person and surely will be missed.
Lyn (Poplawski) Matson says
So sorry for your loss.
Take gentle care everyone.
Roger D Lacock says
Betty’s ability, professionalism, and personality provided Racine Medical Clinic the ability to provide outstanding medical care as well as helping bring highly qualified physicians to the Racine community.
A truly great Director of Nursing who will be missed..
Roger Lacock, Administrator
Lois & Jerry Froseth says
Our deepest sympathy to your Family
Bob and Agnes Petersen says
We are so sorry for your loss
The Gibson family says
Sorry for your loss will miss her
Joan Szymczak says
My sympathies to the Canfield family. Fond memories of your parents and a home filled with love and happiness. Rest in peace, Mrs. Canfield.
Ginny and Carl Palm says
My condolences to the Canfield family 💖 I love the memories I have of Aunt Betty and Uncle Roger. I know they in each other’s arms again! Prayers for you all.
Tim and Sue Seils says
So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to all of you.
Anonymous says
I didn’t know Betty but I know Beth. From what I read and heard she was a beautiful person and full of life. I’m so sorry for the family’s loss. My prayers are with you all. Vanessa
Hal Goebel says
Betty was an outstanding example of all the exceptional attributes nurses bring to their profession. She became a dear friend and a respected colleague at the Racine Medical Clinic where we had adjoining offices for a number of years. That friendship remained after we both retired. She will be sorely missed. Hal Goebel
Todd Shinkunas says
My parents spoke very fondly of Roger and Betty over the years. The Canfield family were wonderful neighbors in West Racine. I’m so very sorry to hear about Betty. With much sympathy to the Canfield family.