Betty Jane Rutchasky, 76, of Hibbing, MN passed away on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Betty was born in Hibbing, MN on October 10, 1945 to Gerald and Frances Mousseau. Betty grew up, attended school, and lived her life in Hibbing, MN. She was united in marriage to David Rutchasky on April 24, 1965 in Silica, MN. They were blessed with four daughters whom Betty stayed home to raise. Sadly, David passed away in March of 1999.

Betty loved to garden, read, and bake. She and David loved to spend time together watching the birds. Betty also enjoyed hunting and fishing. She adored her grandchildren and was involved in their lives as much as she could be.

Betty was an active on the go person. Regardless of any struggles, nothing stopped her. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband David; sisters: Nancy (Frank) Brletich, Barb Mousseau, and Tina Mousseau; brother Lenny Mousseau

Betty is survived by her daughters: Geraldine (Daniel) Hoffman, Christine (Charles) Juopperi, Tammy (John Luoma) Rutchasky, and Becky (James) Polasky; grandchildren: Terry Luoma, Emiley Hoffman, Zachary Opsahl, Montana Opsahl, Ashton Wardas, Dave Hoffman, Ryan Juopperi, Andrea Juopperi, Brandon Luoma, Grant Luoma, Stephanie Polasky, and Victoria Polasky; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers: Tony (Janey) Mousseau, Tom (Diane) Mousseau and Butch Mousseau; sisters: Mary (Marvin) LeBarge, Judy (Rick) Kacer, Kathy (Tom) Pevfetti, and Shirley (Tom) Zaitz.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00AM at Mlaker Funeral Home, Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A luncheon will be held at the VFW, Cook, MN immediately following the service.