Betty A. Halitsky, 65 of Ithaca and formerly of St. Johns, MI died suddenly on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Betty was born on March 22, 1951 in St. Johns, MI the daughter of Emil and Mary (Hornak) Kus. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1969 and attended Lansing Community College receiving a Medical Transcriptionist certificate. On October 3, 1970 she married Ted K. Halitsky in St. Johns. Betty loved feeding the birds, doing their home decorating and going antiquing. Survived by husband Ted, her Mother Mary Kus of St. Johns, sons Kevin (Jenina) Halitsky of St. Johns and Matthew Halitsky of Boise, Idaho. Grandsons Jacob and Joshua Halitsky. Siblings, Emil Kus of Harrison, Dan Kus of Perrinton and Jerry (Yvonne) Kus of Montana. She was preceded in death by her father and brother David. Memorial services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home in St. Johns on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. The family will greet friends and relatives beginning at 10:00 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made the the Humane Society.