Bette J. Ross
(nee Dittrich) Born on July 12, 1923 and was Born to Eternal Life on May 3, 2015 at the age of 91. Bette was a long time resident of Cedarburg and Boynton Beach, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late W. J. Ross for 48 years. Bette was the dearest and loving mother of Lana (Charlie) Schumacher, the late Deborah Thom, Greg Ross (Roy Vargas) and Lori Kilian. She was also the cherished grandmother of Christopher (Heidi), Justin (Jessica) and Casey Thom, David (Kristyn) Schumacher, Kadie (Dave) Johnson, Lindsay (Andy) Erickson and Abby and Chloe Kilian. And the treasured great-grandmother of Addison, Grady, Oliver, Finley, Jackson, Riley and Reagan Thom, Hollyn and Fritz Schumacher, Cali and Ellie Johnson and William Erickson. Bette is survived by other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial 6:00 PM on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church-North, 1375 Covered Bridge Rd, Cedarburg, WI 53012. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday at the church from 4:00-5:45 PM. Private Entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. Special thanks to Newcastle, her home for the past three years, and to Horizon and Lawlis Hospice who cared for her during her very short illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the St. Francis Borgia Education and Activity Center would be appreciated.