Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine (Schirf) Hoelker

Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine (Schirf) Hoelker, 86, devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012. A rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13; services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, both at St. Jude Catholic Church, Wichita.

She was born in Anadarko, Okla., to Thomas J. and Martina C. Schirf, who precede her. She is also preceded in death by her eight brothers and four sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John; children, Pat of Spokane, Wash., Don (Joetta) of Wichita, Debbie (Joe) Rodriguez of Wichita, Cecilia Hudson of Wichita, Tim (Denise) of Lynchburg, Va., Bonnie of Wichita, Carol (Tim) McCall of Derby and Sherry of Wichita; 23 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

A memorial has been established with St. Jude Catholic Church, 3030 N. Amidon, Wichita, Kan. 67204. Baker Funeral Home, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center. www.bakerfhvc.com.