Beatrice “Betty” Emma Rakoski

Beatrice “Betty” Emma Rakoski, 88, of Pierce City, passed away June 9, 2020. She was born in Pierce City, May 8, 1932 to August and Clara Saenger. She graduated from Pierce City High School in 1950. She married Edward Rakoski in 1953. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City.
Surviving are the following: sons, Mike Rakoski of Pierce City, James “Mark” Rakoski of Pierce City and Don Rakoski of Missouri City, Texas; daughters, Mary Ackley of Aurora, Deb Erwin of Verona, Diana Holman of Cassville and Cheryl Weldy of Aurora; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; brother, Richard; and sisters, Dorothy Saenger, Margaret Ceselski, Elizabeth Mann, RoseMarie Gasser and Louise Saenger.
Rosary services were held at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City June 11, 2020. Funeral Mass was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City June 12, 2020. Burial followed at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Pierce City. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s School or the Pierce City School’s backpack program in care of the funeral home (They may be mailed to 501 N. Elm Street Pierce City, MO 65723). Arrangements were under the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakinfuneralhome.com.