Elizabeth Vaith

Elizabeth M. (Maloney) Vaith, age 92, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Sacred Heart Care Center. Betty was born February 10, 1927 in Preston, Minnesota to Eugene and Mary (O’Connor) Maloney. She moved to Austin, Minnesota at a young age and attended St. Augustine Grade School and graduated from Austin High School in 1945. On October 25, 1947 she was united in marriage to Edward J. Vaith. They lived in Austin where they raised five children. Betty began working at the Hormel Company on December 26, 1946 and retired on May 31, 1982, having worked for the company for 36 years. Betty was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. She enjoyed baking, reading, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her children, Vicky (Tim) Pease, Steve (Roni) Vaith, Jane (Denny) Jorgenson, Julie (Larry) Thomas, Mary (Jon) Klapperick; grandchildren, Aindrea (Will Hudspeth) Pease, Zac (Christine) Pease, Emily (Jesse) Ree, Jason Vaith, Jarid (Kelsey Ritchie) Vaith, Katie (Ted) Vera, Tony Jorgenson, Maggie (Nick) Paris, Michael Vaith; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Kay Hahn, Mary Ann Maloney; brothers, Vince (Nancy) Maloney, Ray (Mary Jo) Maloney; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Vaith; brother, Jack Maloney; sister, Jeanne Lauritzen; brothers-in-law, Bob Lauritzen and Jerry Hahn. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, September 30, 2019 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James Steffes officiating. There will be a 4 pm CCW rosary on Sunday at Mayer Funeral Home where friends may call from 4-7 pm and also one hour before the Mass at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Sunday, September 29 2019
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Visitation

Monday, September 30 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912

Service

Monday, September 30 2019
11:00 AM

St. Augustine Catholic Church
405 4th Street NW
Austin MN 55912