Porter (nee Kranz), Betty Jean Passed on 5/3/2024, in the early hours while sleeping in her apartment at Kingsley Shores Senior Living in Lakeville. Betty was the only child of Fred & Erna Kranz, born in September 1928. Erna passed away when Betty was young. Her father remarried to Cordula Banken. Betty graduated from St. Paul Central High School. She married Charles A. Porter in August 1949. They later divorced. Betty is survived by her sons, Scott (Julie), Craig (Gwen Carman), Dan (Molly) and Jerry (Kim), Porter. Seven grandchildren Sarah, Steve, Cameron, Jenny, Bill, Mallory, and McKenzie. Nine great grandchildren Tristan, Landon, Morgan, Asher, Heidi, Aubriella, Paul, Rylee, Elise. Cousins, Jim (Pam) Kranz and Thomas (Sharon) Kranz, and many Kranz extended cousins. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother, and dear friend Don Jensen. A funeral service will be held on May 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at St. Paul's UCC Church, 900 Summit Avenue, St. Paul MN. Visitation will be an hour before the service. A family only burial to follow later. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Osman Shrine Auxiliary Children's Hospital. washburn-mcreavy.com

Published on May 19, 2024