Obituaries

Madison – Betty Lou Albertson Beyer, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1944 in Madison, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Ruder) Dvorak. Betty was a proud graduate of Madison East High School in 1962. Following graduation, she attended UW-Whitewater, where she met her first husband, Robert L. "Bob" Albertson. They were united in marriage on April 2, 1966. Together they were blessed with one son, Brad. Betty worked in the insurance industry, the majority of her years with Rural Insurance Company. Her husband Bob passed away in 1993. On May 30, 2006 she was united in marriage to Harold R. "Bud" Beyer. She was a member of Lakeview Lutheran Church and the Westport Squares. Betty was an avid Badger fan and enjoyed attending many local sporting events. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Cha" by her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her husband, Bud Beyer, her son, Brad (JoEllen) Albertson; 4 grandchildren: Lauren, Nathan, Megan and Ryan Albertson; sisters, Shirley Ewert and Karen (Curt) Shawkey; nieces and nephews, Jerry, Kevin and Steve Ewert, Kris Dockter and Kathy Miller; and many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Bob, and brother-in-law, Gerald Ewert. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., with Rev. Dean Kirst officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Madison. Memorials may be made to the Lakeview Lutheran Church-Kitchen Fund.