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Joseph Becker Obituary

Becker, Joseph "Joe" Age 61, of Deerfield, IL. Beloved husband of Joyce; cherished son of the late Caroline and Charles Becker and son-in-law of Shirley and the late Edward Kozak; loving brother of Nancy (Kerry) Cox and brother-in-law of Timothy (Carla) Kozak and Sharon (John) Ficetti; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held Monday, May 2, 2011 from 3 pm until time of funeral service 8 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Interment private. For info and/or directions please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 1, 2011.

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Helen Peters

May 5, 2011

I worked with Joe for 9 years, and always enjoyed speaking with him and working with him. He was a wonderful man. My sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to his family.

steven fain

May 3, 2011

Our prayers go out to Joe and his family. I worked with Joe at Medline for 11 years and Joe always cared about people. He has always been supportive to my family. I will miss him.

Steven and Sandra Fain

Linda Hope

May 2, 2011

Joyce - I have never had the priviledge of meeting you but heard so much about you from Joe. He loved you so much! Joe was a great teacher and I learned a lot from him. He had such a compassion for our employees here at Medline. Whenever I was in Chicago, I always enjoyed a lot of good laughs and great conversation over a good cold beer with Joe. He always bought them and would never let me buy him one. I owe him one and so much more. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joyce, and the rest of your family.

May 2, 2011

I knew Joe from long ago through Nancy. I'm so sorry for your loss,
Nancy & family. My sympathies are with you. Kathy & George Passi,
Des Plaines, Il.

Yolanda Leister

May 2, 2011

Dear Joyce and family,
Wayne and I were greatly saddened to hear about Joe. He will be very missed by all knew and loved him. Our prayers and love are with you Joyce. Miss you!
Wayne and Yolanda Leister

Trish Kamps

May 1, 2011

My prayers go to Joyce and Joe's many friends and family members that will miss him dearly. I miss you Joe. You were a great leader and friend to so many of us. You welcomed us into your life when you didn't have to do so. That is what made you stand out as a person. We've lost a good friend; Heaven has welcomed a good soul. Joyce, may you find comfort soon.

Cal Lindsay

May 1, 2011

I hired Joe to be my assistant in the Human Relations arena. He was a top performer and greatly admired by his fellow workers. He will be missed. Our condolences to Joyce and the family.

Frank & Kristi Camasta

May 1, 2011

Thanks for all your help over the past decade, we will miss you! You were a great man!

Amber Dohl

May 1, 2011

I admired, respected, appreciated and loved Joe. He was an amazing person, who definitely had a strong impact on my life and I know many others. His loss is hard felt and I will miss him. My prayers for Joyce and Joe's family.

Margie Polk

May 1, 2011

Joe was a wonderful man to work with, fair, kind and compassionate, and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family - God Bless you all.

Andre Manaois

May 1, 2011

Joe will always be remembered for his compassion, generosity, and kindness. I was honored to work for him and learned a great deal. I will miss you my dear friend and mentor. My thoughts and prayers go to Joyce and the rest of the Becker family.

Kenny & Linda Voss

May 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce and the Family at this difficult time. Please accept our sympathy. We are much better people for having met you both!

David Bernier

May 1, 2011

Joe will be missed by many our prayers go out to Joyce and all of his and her family.

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