CATHERINE BECKER
1932 - 2017
Obituary
Catherine Schlender Becker, 85, passed
away on Sunday (Dec. 10, 2017) at her home in Newton. She was born on
Aug. 22, 1932, to Milton and Edna (Nanninga) Schlender in Newton.
Catherine attended Moundridge schools
and was a 1951 graduate of Moundridge High School. She was an
employee of the Presbyterian Manor for many years.
Catherine married Levi Becker on Aug.
20, 1955, at the United Methodist Church in Moundridge. They were
married and lived in Newton for 62 years prior to her passing.
In time of Catherine and Levi's need of
care, their two nephews and wives, Vincent and Marcella Becker and
Jason and Elaine Becker, gave unselfishly of themselves to help them
with their care.
Catherine accepted Jesus Christ as her
savior at Moundridge United Methodist Church as a young girl and
continued to love and serve him until her death.
Catherine enjoyed family activities,
gardening, canning and traveling. She was an avid Kansas State
University football and basketball fan.
She is survived by her husband, Levi
Becker; daughter, Lu Anne Petropoulos; nieces and nephews: Vincent
and Marcella Becker, Jason and Elaine Becker, Shelly and Dave Lujano
and Carolyn and Rich Welbourn; and numerous other friends and
relatives.
She was preceded in death by her father
and mother; brother, Fred Schlender; and brothers-in-law, Edwin and
Gina Becker and Glenn and Helen Becker.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1
p.m. Friday (Dec. 15, 2017) at Trinity Heights United Methodist
Church of Newton. A public visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m.
Thursday (Dec. 14, 2017) at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton. The
family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. to greet friends and family.
A memorial has been established for the
Catherine Becker Service Fund, Petersen Funeral Home, 215 N. Main,
Newton, Kansas 67114.
Catherine will be remembered for her
friendly and loving ways and her good deeds.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
1932 - 2017 (85 years)