Betty Rae Klein Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Rae Klein (Meadowlands, Minnesota), who passed away on August 17, 2025 at the age of 68. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Rae Klein to pay them a last tribute.
As Betty departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Betty may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Betty leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Lanyk and Frances Lanyk of Zim, Minnesota.; her son Lorren Ray Butala; her siblings, John Lanyk and Margy Samela; her nephew Rob Salmela; and her stepdaughter Julie Klein.
She is survived by: her daughter Rainy Knoche (Steve); and her sister Marianna Milfaith. She is also survived by two grandsons and three step-grandchildren; and beloved nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
