Betty L. Gutt, 82, of Ironwood, died Monday, March 14, 2011, in Ironwood.      The former Betty L. Niemisto was born Oct. 22, 1928, in Erwin Township, Ironwood, daughter of the late Jacob and Ina (Niemi) Niemisto, and attended Ironwood schools.      She was married to Andrew "Andy" Gutt on April 12, 1947, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Ironwood, by the late Rev. Anthony Shulick. Andy preceded her in death on Feb. 7, 2002.      Betty was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ironwood, the former Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and the Saxon Harbor Fishing Club.      She enjoyed stock car racing, going to the casino, camping and the outdoors, and playing cards.      Surviving are a son, Thomas (Helen), Liberty, Mo., and daughter, Patti (Duane) Meyer, Schofield, Wis.; a sister, Virginia Ervin, Stillwell, Kan.; sisters-in-law, Jean Niemi, Ironwood Township, and Ann Priante, Negaunee; a brother-in-law, Ronald Johns, Duluth, Minn.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, John Moran, Iron River, Wis.      Besides her parents and husband, Betty was a preceded in death by a granddaughter, Heidi Alexandroni, in 1998; a brother, Marvin Niemi; and a sister, Ruth Johns.      Out of respect for her wishes, cremation has taken place.      Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 19, at 10 a.m., at the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home, 305 N. Lowell St., in Ironwood, with the Rev. Darryl J. Pepin officiating.      A reception will follow in the funeral home lounge.      Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.      To view Betty's obituary online, sign the guestbook and express condolences, visit mckevittpatrickfuneralhome.com.      Arrangements are with McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Ironwood.