Bette Pipp

Bette Jane Pipp, 87, of Iron Mountain, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, following a brief illness. Bette was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Iron Mountain, daughter of the late George and Theresa (Bayerl) Kanyuh. She graduated from Kingsford High School in 1943, and was a lifelong resident of the area. Bette married John Pipp on May 17, 1947, in Iron Mountain. He preceded her in death on Aug. 24, 1987. She was a devout Catholic and a faithful member of St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Bette spent many hours in daily prayer and was assigned to the prayer ministries in 1986 by Fr. Leo Lessard. She enjoyed playing cards and participated in bridge club for many years. Bette also enjoyed bingo, cooking, baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. In her younger years, she and her husband, John loved to dance and participated in dance contests. She is survived by two sons, Jon (Kathleen) Pipp of Iron Mountain and Jeff (Robin) Pipp of Birmingham, Ala.; three daughters, Karen (Jerry) Nardi of Aurora, Wis., Penny (Ron) Hamby of Iron Mountain, and Kathi (Tom) Krans of Aurora; two brothers, Ken Kanyuh and Robert (Phyllis) Kanyuh, both of Iron Mountain; two sisters, Pat Macha of Chicago and Teresa (Mike) Martin of Iron Mountain; 23 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and special friends John, Jo, and Joyce. She was preceded in death by two brothers, George Jr. and Jimmy, and three sisters, Dorothy, Gladys, and Luella. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Commonwealth, Wis. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences to the family of Bette Jane Pipp may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

Bette Pipp

January 22, 1925 - January 22, 2012