Elizabeth Kadletz Pinger, age 83, formerly of Frasier, Mich., passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2007, following a long illness, at ManorCare Health Services, Kingsford. She was born August 7, 1923, in Aurora, Wis., daughter of the late Edward J. and Helen N. (LaFave) Kadletz. Betty married Albert J. Pinger in Frasier, he preceded her in death, July, 1980. Betty is survived by her brother, Dr. Edward R. (Alice) Kadletz, Iron Mountain and their children, Nancy Kadletz, Iron Mountain, Edward (Cathy) Kadletz, Eden Prairie, Minn., Marty (Leslie) Kadletz, Slinger, Wis., Mary (Robert) Tuomela, Breitung Township, John (Sandy DeBakker) Kadletz, Amy (Matthew) Redlon, Chaska, Minn, an uncle, Paul Kadletz, Brea Calif.,and many cousins. A private family visitation was held. Burial will be in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain. Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Betty's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com The Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain is serving the family.