Betty Boldt

Betty J. Boldt (Thomsen), 84, a long-time loved resident of Lemont, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Betty was born December 11, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Calumet High School in 1957. She went on to earn her nursing degree at Rush University and graduated in 1960. Throughout her career, she worked at an array of medical facilities, including Rush Hospital, Heinz Hospital and Mother Theresa Home where she retired after over 40 years of her services. During these years, she met her late husband, John Boldt Sr., and married in 1973. Betty is survived by her children Friedrich (Jennipher) Wilson, Robert Boldt, Karoline (Joseph) Behnke, John Boldt Jr., Jeff Boldt, and James Boldt. Her grandchildren Nicole (Nicole Ann) Boldt, Marisa (Dakota) Adams, Johnny (Kayla) Boldt, and Colin Behnke. Her brother, Jim Thomsen, sister-in-law, Mary Bayer and her many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Thomsen and father, Christ Thomsen.

Betty was an active member of St. Mathew Luthern Church. Fellow parishioners, family and friends would agree that she was passionate about dedicating her life to helping others, up until the very end. She was a true matriarch, a friend and a confidant. She was a book of knowledge and should have been on Jeopardy!! She was always fashionable and generous which drove her love for magazines and QVC! Her heart was always open and never shut her doors on anyone. She always had a big smile on her face that would light up a room. Betty will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Lemont or to your favorite charity in Betty’s name.

Visitation will be Friday March 31, 2023, from 3-8pm at Gerharz Funeral Home, 501 State St. Lemont IL. Services will be Saturday April 1, 2023 10am at Gerharz Funeral Home followed by her final resting place Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 S Cass Ave Darien IL.