Bette Barron, age 101, of La Grange Park, formerly of Western Springs and Indian Head Park. Beloved wife of the late John Clayton Barron. Loving mother of John Jr. (late Maureen), Most Rev. Robert Barron, and Patricia (John) Callahan. Devoted grandmother of Neala Barron, Bryna (Nelson) Worner, Drew Callahan, and Lauren Callahan. Cherished great-grandmother of Ella and Layne Worner.

Except for five years spent in the Detroit area in 1960s, Bette was a proud, lifelong Chicagoan. She kept her renowned wit sharpened by completing crossword puzzles in the morning before watching her adored Cubs in the afternoon. She enjoyed decades of camaraderie provided by her bowling league and bridge club. And Bette spent many fulfilling years volunteering at both St. John of the Cross Parish in Western Springs and La Grange Memorial Hospital.

Visitation 10am until time of 11am Mass on Thursday, August 10th at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road, Western Springs. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Word on Fire Catholic Ministries at wordonfire.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.