- Date Of Birth: April 29, 1927
- Date Of Death: February 9, 2013
- State: Iowa
Betty Catrenich age 85, passed away peacefully at the Westridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Knoxville, Iowa on February 9th.
Betty was born on April 29, 1927 in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of George Lee Hollingshead and Thelma (Rowley) Hollingshead. She graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Simpson College. Betty began her working career as a teacher in the Knoxville School District, starting at North Flagler, in a one room schoolhouse. She later taught in the Chariton Community School District, worked in retail, and eventually retired from the Hy Vee Wholesale in Chariton, in the warehouse kitchen.
In 1952 Betty was united in marriage to William (Bill) Catrenich. Out of this union they were blessed with three children, Suzanne DeVore – Knoxville, Marie Van Ginkel (Don Hardenbrook) – Knoxville, Bill Catrenich (Connie) – Ankeny, Iowa, four grandchildren, Jarid, Adam, Amber, Beck, and two great grandchildren, Hannah and Andrew.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill, and brother James V. Hollingshead. She is survived by one brother, Hubert Hollingshead of Pershing, Iowa, three sister in laws, and many relatives and friends.
