She was born November 5, 1932 in Peoria, IL to William J and Myrtle (Jellerich) Herold. She married LeRoy Ricca on September 15, 1951. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1954.
Surviving are; her children, Dr. Glen (Karen) Ricca of Streator and Suzann “Sue” (Thomas) Sullivan of Wonewoc, WI; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Joy Swartz of Chillicothe and Barbara (Ernest) Grebner of Tiskilwa.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister.
Betty worked as an Applications Analyst at Caterpillar, Inc. for over 20 years before retiring. She also spent time working in her family’s businesses Herold’s Donuts and Pizza Inn, both in Peoria.
She was active with the Friends of the Children of Haiti, having made 3 mission trips on which she lead the food preparation for the team.
She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bartonville where her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Thursday, April 9, 2015 by Father David Heinz. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Peoria. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 Wednesday at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Friends of the Children of Haiti or to Heritage Health-Streator.
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