Elizabeth Katherine Levato

September 22, 1933 – April 20, 2024

Elizabeth “Betty” Levato, nee Mecker, 90, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20, 2024 in Green Valley Arizona. Beloved wife of the late Santo “Sam” Levato. Loving Mother of Laura (Mark) Simos, Gary (Sandra) Levato, Kirk (Kat) Levato, and the late William Mackenzie. Dear Sister of the late Richard (Patricia) Mecker and sister-in-law to the late Carmen (Peggy) Levato, Joseph “Jimbo” (late Joyce) Levato, the late Gina Levato, the late Ralph (Peggy) Levato, the late Phil Levato, and John (late Sue) Levato. Proud grandmother to the late Chris Breault, Neil Mackenzie, Darren Mackenzie, Derek Levato, and Makenna Levato. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Betty worked for 35 years as the Supervisor of Volunteer Services at Christ Advocate Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois working until she was 80 years old. She loved working with all her volunteers and co-workers. Prior to her career at Christ Advocate Hospital, she worked as a Clerk for the Rock Island Railroad. She enjoyed a love for family, pets, golf, traveling, and fitness/aerobics, spending time working as an aerobics instructor. As an avid horsewoman while living in Illinois, she spent most of her free time on the trails with her beloved Fergie.

Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Elizabeth that will be held on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 South Central Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. A service will be held on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. at the Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 South Kostner Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Salem Church of Christ in Oak Lawn, Illinois or your local Animal Humane Society.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelHillGardensSouth.com for the Levato family.