Elizabeth Ellen "Betsy" Brake
December 1, 1959 ~ April 9, 2018
Elizabeth Ellen “Betsy” Brake, 58, of Mount St. Joseph Lake Zurich, IL formerly of Indianapolis, passed away April 9, 2018 at Journey Care Hospice, surrounded by her family. Betsy was born on December 1, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Brake and Ellen Agnes (Barton) Brake, who survives.
Betsy was an active member of St Joan of Arc, while she lived in Indianapolis. She lived life to the fullest, and will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a nephew; Brendan Brake.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother; Ellen Agnes (Barton) Brake; siblings, Mary Ann (Bob) Plagge, Meg (Pete) Kerber, Dennis (Kathy) Brake, Eileen Brake, Patrick (Pam) Brake, Cathy (Joe) Trotta; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 15th from 2-4pm at Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday April 16th at 10am at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 Central Ave. Entombment will follow the Mass in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers please make consideration to making a donation to one of the following: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4217 Central Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana; Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road Libertyville, IL 60048; Mount St. Joseph in Lake Zurich, 24955 North US HWY 12Lake Zurich, IL 60047; Adult Down Syndrome Center, 1610 Luther Ln Parkridge, IL 60068.
Final Arrangements are entrusted to Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Dear Meg,
When I saw Betsy with your family, she was so happy.
I especially remember her at your mother’s 100 birthday party.
I’m so sorry for your great loss; Betsy has gained heaven by living a beautiful life.
With Sympathy and love to to all your family,
Janet and Michael Tosick
Meg and Family: My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your lovely sister Betsy. I remember being in your home so many years ago and what a sweet sister Betsy was. She loved being with people and loved your friends. It has been a very long time since I’ve seen you but I still have wonderful memories of times shared . Thank you for those memories and please pass on my sympathy to your mother, she may not remember me but she and your dad have raised a beautiful family.
With Love. Jan Beck O’Brien
To the Blake family: Please accept my sincere condolences and deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear loved one. Death is such a tragedy for for all of us, and when it touches us personally, it’s sometimes difficult to find the comfort that we search for. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah, who is the God of all comfort, feels empathy for those who have lost a loved one in death, and therefore promises to swallow up death forever and eliminate all pain and suffering. (Please read Revelation 21:4 and Isaiah 25:8) As you read the above texts in your Bible, may they give you hope and comfort, during this most difficult time. Again, my deepest sympathy. David Cowles