Service Information
Elizabeth “Betty” A. Zavoral, age 71, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, August 23, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Silver Lake, Minnesota.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Zavoral was born on March 29, 1954, in Olivia, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Michael and Mildred (Woelfel) Folsom. Betty was baptized as an infant on April 4, 1954, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth in 1965. She received her education in Cosmos, and was a graduate of the Cosmos High School class of 1972.
On August 9, 1986, Betty was united in marriage to Roger Zavoral at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, John and Mary, along with Betty’s daughter, Amy. Betty and Roger resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 25 years of marriage until Roger passed away on November 30, 2011.
Betty was employed at Medallion Cabinetry in Waconia, Minnesota. She retired in 2012. Betty was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake.
Betty enjoyed volunteering for 4H and flower gardening. She especially enjoyed making homemade fudge during the Christmas season. Betty cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Betty passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, at the age of 71 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Betty is survived by her:
Children, Amy da Silva and her husband, Gilvan “Chico” of Foley, MN,
John Zavoral of Vail, CO,
Mary Zavoral and her fiancé, Ryan Knacke of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Adriana and Fabiana da Silva of Foley, MN;
Siblings, Joseph Folsom and his wife, Patti of Houlton, WI,
Dororthy Lentz of Hector, MN,
Michael Folsom and his significant other, Patty of Lewisville, MN,
Daniel Folsom and his wife, Sharon of Hixson, TN;
Diane Folsom of Sleepy Eye, MN,
Natalie Richards and her husband, Charlie of Hector, MN,
Susan Folsom and her significant other, Lyle of Hector, MN,
Linda Karl and her husband, Les of Buffalo Lake, MN,
Carol Folsom of Lehigh Acres, FL;
Many Nieces, Nephews and other relatives and friends.
Betty is preceded in death by her Parents, Michael and Mildred Folsom; Husband, Roger Zavoral; Brother, Paul Folsom; Nephews, Dean Lentz, Tyler Richards; Sister-in-law, Jacky Folsom.
Marj & Nic Frieler & Family says
Amy , so sorry for your loss!
Dean & Nita Totushek says
Amy,
Condolences to you & your family & Zavoral families.
April Jarrell says
Our hearts go out to y’all during this time. You have our deepest sympathies.
Karen Hoffmann says
Sending my sympathy to Betty’s children and grandchildren and the Folsom family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cherish the wonderful memories and may you find strength from them, your faith, and the love of family and friends. Betty was one year ahead of me in school. May God Bless all of you and her memory. RIP Betty.
Karen Hoffmann (Gilberts)
Donna Luthens says
Amy and family
My sincerest condolences to you and your family! It’s very hard to loose your mother! May you have comfort in her memories!!
Cindy Schuth says
I’m very sorry to hear of your loss. Elizabeth was my classmate at Cosmos High School. I’ve not seen her for many years, but I have a very fond memory of her. She was always a very sweet gal, and very shy, but she had a big smile that could make you feel so good. To me she will always be remembered as Elizabeth, not Betty, because I always thought that she had such a pretty name. Now she is Angel Elizabeth. Deepest sympathy to all of you. Cindy Janke Schuth
Judy Lentz says
I got to know Betty when I babysat for her daughter Amy. She was a great mom to her kids and a kind soul. Our deepest sympathy to all her family. You are in out thoughts and prayers. Marvin and Judy Lentz