Passed away at Sunnyhill Nursing Home, Thursday, September 18, 2014.Age 96 years. Survived by her daughter Patricia (Charles) Engvall of Joliet, a granddaughter Kimberly Engvall and three great-grandsons Jason, Christian and Patrick Bain. Her sister Shirley (Fred-deceased) Roberts. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Brennan (1997), three sisters Gladys Lyons, Jean Hettmann and Rene Hall. Betty was born October 14, 1917 in Joliet to Earl and Regina Barger. She attended Ridgwood Grade School, A.O. Marsh and Joliet Township High School. Betty retired from Goldblatts Department Store as mangaer of the jewelry and blouse departments. She and her husband Bill co-owned the College Inn and she was well known for her corned beef on St. Patrick's Day. Member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Monday, September 22 at 9:30 A.M. to St. Patrick Catholic Chruch, 710 W. Marion St. at 10:00 A.M. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to Sunnyhill Nursing Home will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.