Elizabeth J. Ismert

She was born on November 23, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Katherine Rose and Herman Joseph Hodes. Betty attended Visitation Grade School, St. Teresa’s Academy High School (Class of 1946), and St. Teresa’s College. She worked at the H.J. Hodes Company until her marriage to Gerald R. Ismert (Jerry) on November 22, 1952.

Betty and Jerry shared 62 beautiful years of marriage before his passing in 2015. Together, they found immense joy in the simple rhythms of life: attending daily morning Mass, taking walks, watching movies, exploring sales of any kind, and simply being in each other's company. Betty dedicated her life to her home and family, pouring her heart into raising her children and time spent with her husband. She found great joy in sewing and crocheting, and treasured their annual family trips to Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry, and her daughter, Janie.

She is survived by her 10 children: Mary Ismert Black, Jean Long (Wade), Tommy Ismert (Linda), Susie Ismert, Tina Miller, Bob Ismert (Pam), Peter Ismert (Tracy), Katie Foster (Michael), Joani Campbell (Mike), and Chris Ismert (Anja).

Betty leaves behind a grand legacy of 19 grandchildren: Maggie, Carson, Mackenzie (Bud), Jackie (Terrance), Adam (Lisa), Molly (Jamie), Kevin (Molly), Cody, Jerry (Brooke), Jimmy (Diana), Greg, Jake (Ashley), Maddy (Adam), Nathan (Lena), Nick (Lindsey), TJ, Jack, Marin, and Sam; as well as 19 cherished great-grandchildren: Zayne, Hannah, Lucy, Avery, Isla, Hayleigh, Alex, Finn, Teddy, Nori, Joey, Grace, Chloe, Sophia, Liberty, Lola, Camille, Hudson, and Edie.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3 at Curé of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 10:45 and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00. Burial will be after the luncheon at Highland Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bishop Sullivan Center or Little Sisters of the Poor.