Betty ColacinoDes MoinesBetty Ann (Sergio) Colacino, 86, Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Betty was born on September 15, 1930 in Des Moines.Betty was united in marriage to Sam Colacino on January 1, 1949 and together they were blessed with their lovely daughter, Debbie. She retired after 25 years of loyal service from Elko Studios. Betty enjoyed life and never knew a stranger. She would talk to you whether she knew you or not. Betty was always friendly and willing to help others. Those left to cherish her love are her husband of 68 years, Sam; daughter, Debbie (Bill) Kline; granddaughter, Stacie (Matt) Meiners; two great-grandchildren, Braden and Sasha; sisters, Mary Jung and Louise Cox; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.She was preceded in death by her mother, Carrie Sergio; brothers, Frank and John; and sister, Josephine Dernovich.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. Family will greet visitors from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Glendale Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Anthony Catholic Church.On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com