Betty J. Casanovas
April 5, 1919 - October 14, 2019
Betty Jane Casanovas, age 100, of Carsonville, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She was born April 5, 1919 in Detroit, daughter of the late Ole J. and Mary (Mahanke) Akkerman. Betty married Joseph H. Casanovas on December 31, 1974 in Royal Oak. He preceded her in death January 17, 2012. Betty retired from K-Mart Corp., working in the treasurer’s office for 31 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Port Sanilac. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Susan Akkerman of Port Sanilac; sister, Mary Lou Hawkins of Royal Oak; 2 grandchildren, Dalton and Karl Akkerman; and 2 great grandchildren, Nicklas and William Akkerman. Betty was preceded in death by her son, Richard Akkerman on April 14, 2015, and her sister, Arlene Barber. Memorial Services will be held 9 AM Tuesday, October 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. Fr. Donald J. Eppenbrock will officiate. Inurnment will take place in White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.
Betty Jane Casanovas, age 100, of Carsonville, died Monday, October 14, 2019 at Sanilac Medical Care Facility. She was born April 5, 1919 in Detroit, daughter of the late Ole J. and Mary (Mahanke) Akkerman. Betty married Joseph H. Casanovas... View Obituary & Service Information