Elizabeth "Betty" Murtha

Elizabeth “Betty” Murtha, 86, of Sioux City passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 21, 2019 at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. A visitation will be held with family present from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Online condolences can be expressed at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Betty was born July 9, 1933 in Sioux City to Leo and Emma (Myer) Sitzmann Sr. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Bishop Heelan High School. On May 30, 1956, Betty married Robert Murtha in Sioux City. They made their home in Sioux City. To this union, 5 children were born.

Betty was a homemaker. She was a long time member of the Catholic Church, and active with the Siouxland Senior Center. She enjoyed traveling, time with her grandchildren, and watching them at sporting events. She was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, Oregon Ducks, and the Kansas City Chiefs.  Betty was a very spiritual person and spiritual leader to her family. She always helped her friends in need and was a good friend to all.

Those left to honor her memory are her children Barry (Jackie) Murtha of Liberty, MO; Robbin (Tom) Boerjan of Rock Falls, IL; Mark (Donna) Murtha of St. Louis, MO; Lynne (Dan) Bormann of Moville, IA; Dean Murtha of Portland, OR; grandchildren Lindsey (Lonnie) Fritz, Bryan (Stephanie) Boerjan, Robert Murtha, Daniel (Joanna) Murtha, Shelby Murtha, A.J. (Diana) Bormann, Brittni (Sam) Forrer, Brent Bormann, Ryan Bormann; great grandchildren Brynn Fritz, Brody Fritz, Leila Boerjan, Sylvie Boerjan; and sister Bernie Feauto of Sioux City.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Leo Sitzmann Jr.