Betty Joan Mahlke

Betty Joan Mahlke , age 89, was greeted in the arms of Jesus on September 9, 2019. Betty was born on February 3, 1930 to Charles Francis Osborn and Elizabeth Ellen (Howard) Osborn in Jonesboro, Indiana. She married Ralph Lee Mahlke on December 1,1950 and was blessed with two children, David Mahlke and Linda Putrah. Betty had always worked as a secretary, but had a great desire to be a beautician. After attending Cosmetology school in 1966, she was so happy to open her own salon. Betty found her calling with this profession and found much joy in helping others look their best. Even after retirement, she continued to do this on the side for her friends and family. In 1975, Betty and Ralph decided to become snowbirds, first trying Florida for two winters and then Tucson, Arizona. They fell in love with Tucson, and decided to purchase a place in 1979, splitting their time between Indiana and Tucson. In 1987 they sold their home in Indiana to live full time in Tucson. In the summer months they visited family and friends in Indiana and Minnesota Betty enjoyed spending her time dancing with Ralph, singing, entertaining, reading, taking long walks, hiking, camping at National Parks, and traveling world-wide. She loved laughing with friends and family, finding so much joy in spending time with both. Her biggest joy in the last 7 years was spending time with her great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Osborn, sister Barbara, and baby brother Edward. She is survived by her husband Ralph Mahlke, her son Dave (Susie) Mahlke, daughter Linda (Dale) Putrah; grandchildren Travis (Erin) Putrah, Kristin (Wayne) Carlson, Danielle Mahlke; and great-grandchildren Lillian Putrah, Micah Putrah and Blake Carlson; siblings, Jim Osborn, Pam (Karl) Kendall, Pat (Bill) Travis, and Charlie (RuthAnn) Osborn, and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Event Center at Highview Hills Senior Living with visitation at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers family prefers memorials to: Parkinson’s Foundation.www.parkinson.org/

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Betty Joan Mahlke

February 3, 1930 - September 9, 2019

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Betty Joan Mahlke

February 3, 1930 - September 9, 2019

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