Elizabeth Parkinson
December 22, 1932 - November 22, 2015
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Elizabeth J. "Betty" Parkinson, age 82 of Darlington, WI passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Lafayette Manor in Darlington. She was born December 22, 1932 in Wiota Township in Lafayette County the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth (McAloon) Blaine. Betty graduated from Darlington High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Robert W. Parkinson on September 6, 1958 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington. Betty grew up in the Lafayette County area until her marriage when they moved to Darlington. She babysat for many children over the years in the Darlington area and also worked in the Darlington High School Cafeteria from the mid to late 70's. Betty is survived by her children: Patty (Roger) Tyson of Belmont, WI, Kay (Mitch) Iverson of Platteville, WI, Tom (Vicki Reichling) Parkinson, Terry (Diana) Parkinson, and Tim Parkinson all of Darlington; one brother: Ed (JoAn) Blaine of Darlington; one sister: Mary Ellen (Daryl) Hartwick of Dubuque, IA; one sister-in-law: Eleanor Blaine of Shullsburg, WI; ten grandchildren: Jason (Kara) Tyson, Matt (Lacey) Tyson, Kayla Tyson, Alyssa and Alex Iverson, Tyler, Josh, Ben, and Hannah Parkinson, and Jen (Tim) Gross; ten great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert on May 10, 1988; and two brothers: Paul McAloon and John Jo Blaine.Betty was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its CCW and a proud member of Bates-O'Brien-Howe-Wiegel-Roelli American Legion Post #214.She thoroughly enjoyed driving for Commission on Aging. Betty loved her monthly coffee klatch with her girlfriends. She enjoyed spending time with her family and babysitting for her grandchildren. Betty will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 104 E. Harriet St, Darlington, a branch of Our Lady of Fatima Parish with Rev. John Bosco Pudhota officiating. A "family remembrance" will be shared at 10:45 A.M. at the church. Burial will be in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery in Darlington. A visitation will be held Friday, November 27, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson-Steil Funeral Home (206 E. Harriet St, Darlington) where a rosary will be prayed at 4:00 P.M. and on Saturday from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Betty's name.
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Cathy and Norm Mueller
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To Betty children-I am so sorry about the death of your Mom. She was my very first real friend when we moved to Darlington. From there Jeanie, JoAn, Jill, Jeaneen and many more over the years-graduations, bridal showers, weddings etc.. so much fun together. I saw your Mom just before. We left to come to our Arizona home. It is so hard when you are gone from your home area for 6 months. Again our deepest sympathy to each of you in the loss of your Mom. She was the best.
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Paula, Summer, and Aaron
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You are in our thoughts and prayers!!
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Tom Sallee
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sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She did so much for my Grandmother Richter, taking her shopping and to her appts. How often I heard Grandma say, "Betty called" or "I'll call Betty." My mother did as well. Take care, Tom Sallee
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Donna Douglas
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Heaven just welcomed another Angel.
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Diane Martin Bredeson
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I am so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was such a kind and considerate lady, always helping others. She and I have had some great conversations through all of her visits at MHLC, whether she was the patient or she was helping others with their rides, etc. Please know that you are all in my prayers. God Bless.
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Jeanne Tierney
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My sincere sympathy to Betty's children, grandchildren, and her siblings. May the very wonderful memories that you have, be of great comfort to each of you.