BETTY J. KATTENBRAKER, 83, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 7:06 am, Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Lacy and Sarah (nee Curless) McConkey on October 27, 1926 in Mt. Summit, Illinois. She married Arthur R. "Russ" Kattenbraker on January 11, 1947 in Chester, Illinois; he survives. She was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She had a love for animals. Survivors: Husband Arthur "Russ" Kattenbraker Chester, IL 1 Son Mike (Debbie) Kattenbraker Steeleville, IL 1 Brother Bob (Loretta) McConkey Chester, IL 3 Grandchildren Chris Kattenbraker Chester, IL Kelly (Lee) Davis Chester, IL Todd (Laura) Kattenbraker New Orleans,LA 3 Great Grandchildren Lauren Salger Ty Kattenbraker Nicholas Kattenbraker Preceded in death: Parents, In-laws - H.A. & Clara Kattenbraker, 1 Son - Joe Kattenbraker and 1 Sister Ann McMath Funeral Service:10:00 am, Friday, October 8, 2010 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Edwin Reuter Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Visitation: Thursday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday - 7:30 am - 10:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Memorials: Randolph County Humane Society