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Gordon Eugene Becker Jr.

Gordon Eugene Becker Jr. obituary, Lockport, IL

Gordon Becker Obituary

Becker Jr., Gordon Eugene "Geno" Air Force Veteran, cherished husband of Amanda Becker, of Lockport, IL; loving father of Tracy Musser; stepfather to Chris Moberg; grandfather to Chase and Daisy Musser, and Shayla Moberg; brother of Sheryl E. Hudson and Janice M. Becker. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters-in-law, the Bernett's, and was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Janice E. Becker and sister, Barbara Markwenas. A pot luck dinner and celebration of his life, will be held at the Joliet Alano Club, 265 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL, March 16th, at 3:00 p.m. A memorial will be held at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL., promptly at 9:45 a.m., March 17th, 2014 at the Information Center. A final service is planned some time later at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Joliet.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 9, 2014.

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January 5, 2015

Sorry to hear of Gene's death. His mother and Barbara. Michael Poli

Mr. & Mrs. Randall Bernett

March 16, 2014

Dearest Amanda, We are always with you in spirit. Randy and I are so blessed to have met Geno last year at our wonderful family gathering in Chicago. Your love for each other was evident. May God bless and keep you both. Randy, Katherine and Oliver

Jeff,April and Ryan Koltes

March 10, 2014

Uncle Geno was a special Uncle he made you laugh at the things he did and said and he will be missed for sure love u Gump!!!!

Kristen Messamore Hammel

March 10, 2014

Geno was a blessing to all who knew him, including myself. My prayers are with you, Amanda and family,

Tish and Roger

March 9, 2014

Condolences and Prayers to the family of Geno. Our love to you, Amanda. Thank you both for making a difference in our life... Rest In Peace My Friend.

Angie Hall

March 9, 2014

So sorry to hear about Geno. I love you Amanda.

March 9, 2014

So sorry to read of your brothers passing.
Lynda Blahut McCarthy

March 9, 2014

So sorry to read about your brothers passing.
Lynda Blahut McCarthy

Bill Bowles

March 9, 2014

Please accept my sympathy on the loss you have experienced. I worked with Geno at Quantum chemical

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Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Joliet Alano Club

265 Republic Ave, Joliet, IL

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Memorial service

9:45 a.m.

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL

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