Betty Jo Hermanek, nee St. Charles, longtime resident of Riverside, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Hubert E. Hermanek, Sr.; loving Mother "Mommy" and best friend of Marybeth (Richard) Vavrik, Hubert E. (Ana) Hermanek and John (Lenda) Oberg; proud grandmother of Paula and Keith Hermanek; Dawn (Russell) Palmer and Jason (Abbey) Vavrik; Jessica (Joe) Benoun and Alex and Jason Oberg; great-grandmother of Ella Grace Palmer, Camden James Richard Vavrik, Victoria Belle Vavrik and Tristan and Ethan Benoun; dear sister of Edward (Mary Ann) St. Charles; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Betty Jo was a professional dancer who danced with the USO, was a member of the Aloha Nanis Hawaiian Dance Group and The Profiles Music Group where she made lifetime friendships. She had a varied career, including being a flight attendant with TWA and a Realtor. She was an avid tennis player, world traveler and an Astrologer who taught Astrology at Triton College. She was a former member of the Riverside Junior Women's Club. Betty Jo's three true loves were family, friends and music. She was an animal lover and was always open to new ideas and experiences. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester for a Memorial Visitation on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m. Interment private. The family would like to personally thank the nurses and staff of the Scottish Home for their decade long wonderful and compassionate care of Betty Jo, and would also like to recognize the loving care and support from Suncrest Hospice over her final eighteen months. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Caledonia Senior Living "Scottish Home" (wwwcaledoniaseniorliving.org) appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Original Kuratko Family, Brian D. Kuratko, Funeral Director. For info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.