In Memory of

Elizabeth

Silkworth

Obituary for Elizabeth Silkworth

Elizabeth Betty'' M. (Pavlovich) Silkworth, 92, passed away Thursday, October 6, at the Villa Maria Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hurley, WI. Betty was born on July 15, 1924 to the late Thomas and Mary Pavlovich in Marenisco, MI. She was united in marriage to Charles Silkworth, where they resided in Ironwood for 73 years. Betty was preceded in death were her parents; her brothers, Malcom, Bobby, Tom, Steve & Paul; her sisters, Polly Rutherford & Kay Gilbertson; and infant sister, Katherine. Surviving are her son, Doug (Donna) of Mukwonago, WI; her daughter, Gail Penegor of Franklin, WI; her grandchildren, Richard (Suzanne) Silkworth, Nicole (Jeff) Schwark, Barrett Penegor, Elyse Penegor, Jacob Penegor; five great-grandchildren; her sisters, Fran Golembeski of Jackson, WI, Carol Brennan, Ironwood, MI, sisters-in-law, Doris Kindred and Dorothy Silkworth; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty loved playing cards, cleaning, bingo, her dog, "Fifi", canning her famous peppers, and many sister'' get-away week-ends. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, October 21 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ironwood, with Rev. Kurt Brandon officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends starting at 10 a.m. at the church.