Barbara Ann Becker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Barbara Ann Becker, age 79, of Marion, IL passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 10, 1935 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Roy George and Esther (Bruce) Temper. Barb grew up in St. Louis, MO and moved to Southern IL early in her teenage years. She was united in marriage to John (Johnny) J. Becker, Sr. in Mount Carmel, IL, on September 5, 1953. Together they shared forty years of marriage until his death on August 1, 1993. Barb was a city girl and Johnny was a country boy who fell in love after meeting in school. Barb was a homemaker for most of her life, and started raising a family at a young age. In 1956 they moved from Blairsville, IL to Lockport, from there to New Lenox, and lived there until 1977 before eventually moving down to the Lake of Egypt. In her spare time Barb enjoyed working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, reading, playing board games during family gatherings, cross-stitching coasters for family and friends, and loved to bowl. She volunteered three days per week at Heartland Regional Medical Center in the gift shop, ICU waiting room and same day surgery until her health declined. She was an active member of “Hearts Helping Hearts”. Barb was a faithful member of the Bible Baptist Church of Carterville, IL where she was the organist and treasurer and rarely missed a service. She was a devoted Christian with many wonderful friends which she considered her family. She is survived by her three daughters and two sons-in-law, MaryAnne Crepps of Marion, IL, Jodi Weller and her husband Hank of Shorewood, IL, Cindy Thomas and her husband John of Goreville, IL; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Jay Becker and his wife Jenny of Minooka, IL, Dennis Becker and his wife Jill of Streamwood, IL; four granddaughters, Brianna Hurst and her husband Clay of San Antonio, TX, Amber Joanne Nelson and her husband Alex of Tacoma, WA, Kendra King and her husband Dereck of Goreville, IL and Sienna Becker of Streamwood, IL; four grandsons, Jacob Banas and his wife Lerin of Marion, IL, Nathan Colstock and his fiancée Lacey, of Naperville, IL, Adam Colstock and his wife Breanna of Crest Hill, IL and Kevin Crepps of Marion, IL; five great grandchildren (with two on the way), Colton, McKenna, Gabe & Caleb Hurst all of San Antonio, TX, and Monty Colstock of Crest Hill, IL; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Susan Immormino of Jump River, WI, Ruth Upton of Kankakee, IL and Doris Palacios and her husband Mike of Buckingham, IL; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Herb Temper of Minooka, IL, and Jim Upton and his wife Cathy of Corona, CA; long time friends Ward and Jessie Miller, other extended family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; and one brother Dave (Butch) Upton. Arrangements for Barbara Ann Becker were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation for family and friends was from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home. During the time of visitation a “Reflection of Life” DVD Memorial Tribute featuring special people, places and events of Barbara’s life was presented to the family and friends. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Ward Miller and Pastor Ken Westenberger presiding. Barbara’s son-in-law, John Thomas presented comments of memory during the service. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by pianist, Jane Otte. Special vocal musical selections presented during the service were “It Is Well With My Soul” by vocalist, John Powell and “When We See Christ” by vocalists, John & Carol Powell with pianist, Jane Otte accompanying on both songs. Special recorded vocal selections presented during the service were “Wait Till You See My Brand New Home” by The Happy Goodman Family and the service concluded with “Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny” by the Andrew Sisters. Interment followed next to her mother and husband in White Oak Cemetery of Creal Springs, IL. At the graveside vocalist John Powell presented the musical selection “Wish You Were Here” with recorded accompaniment. Pallbearers were Steve Becker, Bob Carr, Grover Finn, Jeremy Upton, Kevin Immormino and Jason Upton. Following the committal service at the cemetery the family and friends gathered at the Carterville Community Center for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. For those who preferred memorial contributions were made to the “American Cancer Society” or “Bible Baptist Church of Carterville, IL” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes were available at the funeral home. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Barbara Ann Becker

August 10, 1935 - December 14, 2014