Bette Hope Bucalo

Born March 10, 1925 Chicago IL, Died September 25, 2024 Buford GA

Previously resided Bandera TX, Harlingen TX, Rockford IL, Freeport IL, Davis IL

Predeceased by husband Mark J. Bucalo of Badera TX,
brother Walter Knapke Jr. of Long Island NY,
sister-in-law Gloria Knapke of Long Island NY,
parents Walter Knapke Sr. and Anita ( Emma ) Knapke nee Feder.

Survived by son Randy Scott Alton of Lawrenceville GA,
daughter-in-law Katharine Richter Alton of Lawrenceville GA,
grandson Rafael David Alton of Boston MA,
granddaughter Abigail Hannah Roberson of Decatur GA,
great grandson Sawyer Lucas Alton, great granddaughter Chloe Elizabeth Roberson,
Stepson Ken Bucalo.

She lived and worked in Illinois until retiring to Texas in 1987.

Retired admin assistant Rockford Memorial Hospital
Lover of God, family, horses, dogs, chocolate, Chicago Cubs, card games and bingo.
Favorite expression “God is Good!”