The center of our universe, the always beautiful and effervescent Bertha Broustis left us gracefully and with dignity, just as the life she lived. She lived, she laughed, she loved, and the world will never be the same without her. The fabulous "Mrs. B." was fun, kind, and adored by those who knew her. Her talents and passions were many: teacher, author, comedian, entertainer, and imparter of sage wisdom. She was never without a story to tell or a lesson to teach. She always taught us that no problem was insurmountable. Her generosity was legendary. Whatever the occasion, whoever the person, Bertha was never without a gift. She even brought candy to her doctors. She made life a party for all of us! The daughter of John and Irene Malapanis entered this world on the auspicious date of 5/5/25. She grew up in Chicago with her parents and her brother, the late Chris Malas. Bertha met the light and love of her life, Peter Broustis, while attending McKinley High School. They married ten years later, in 1951, after Peter's return from WWII and Bertha's graduation from Northwestern University. Bertha and Peter had a classic love story. They always held hands and never greeted or left each other without a kiss. Bertha loved every part of her life and was especially grateful for the times they shared with family and friends in their homes in Park Ridge and Florida and at Medinah C.C., and for the ability to make everyone laugh and be happy! Those left behind with fond memories and "Bertha" stories to recall are her adoring husband Peter Broustis, her daughter Jan (Gary) Jones, granddaughter Taylor of Scottsdale, AZ., son George (Joan) Broustis, grandchildren, Peter, Paige and DeeDee of Barrington, IL.; niece, Christine Alesia and best friend, Beverly Grant, who were her constant companions; loving nieces and nephews and countless adoring family and friends. Bertha especially loved her grandchildren. Each truly believed they were her favorite. Her family is grateful to have been together at a weekend celebration of Peter's 95th birthday the day before her accident. She was surrounded by loved ones as she took her first step to be reunited with the many friends and family who await her on her next adventure. It was a hell of a ride and she made each and every moment important. May her memory be eternal. Visitation Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Smith~Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago. Family and friends will meet on Friday morning, November 2, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E. Dempster St., Des Plaines, IL 60016 for Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Advocate Charitable Foundation, 3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 600, Downers Grove, IL 60515 or give online at advocategiving.org. Arrangements made by John G. Adinamis Funeral Director, Ltd. For more information please call 773-736-3833.