Betty Jane DeNood

MADISON- Betty Minash (Martin) DeNood, age 89, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on Jan. 2, 1929, in Hartford, Wis., the daughter of Robert and Anni (Brammer) Martin. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Custer High School in Milwaukee. She was united in marriage to Jerry Minash in 1948, and together were blessed with twin sons, Michael and Keith, and a daughter, Lynn. In 1979, Jerry passed away and Betty later met and married Jack DeNood. Throughout Betty’s lifetime, she lived in many different places, and made many different friends. She worked for most of her life in a variety of administrative assistant positions and was most proud of being the secretary of the Vero Beach Power Squadron and served as president of their auxiliary. Betty was a woman of giving heart. She volunteered at the Monona Coalition for the Aging, knitted caps for premature babies, was a volunteer at Monona Heritage Store, and was always helping others in need. Betty was an active member of Monona Evangelical Lutheran Church. She will be greatly missed by all her friends at Monona Heritage, who regularly got together for evenings of fun. Betty loved her family and her grandchildren always brought a smile to her face. Betty is survived by her sons, Michael and Keith Minash; daughter, Lynn Midthun; Linda Minash; stepdaughter, Lori (Dan) Helbert; stepson, Jon (Julie) DeNood; brother, Fred (Sue) Bonacker; sister, Erika Spiegelhoff; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Frank Bonacker; son-in-law, Ted Midthun; first husband, Jerry Minash; husband, Jack DeNood; and brother, Donald. A special thank you to the Monona EMS and St. Mary’s Hospital for their excellent care. In keeping with Betty’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.  Gunderson EastFuneral & Cremation Care5203 Monona Dr.(608) 221-5420