Maxine Joyce Becker

Maxine Joyce (Schone) Becker, 85, passed away Sunday morning, July 19, 2020. She was born on March 14, 1935, in Arenzville, Illinois to her parents, Gustav and Alma (Lovekamp) Schone.

Maxine married Herbert Becker in 1958, and together they celebrated 55 years of marriage on June 22, 2013.  She was preceded in death later that year by her husband Herbert Becker. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister Eunice Rabe, sister Earline Roberts, sister Donna Scroggins, and brother Robert Schone.

Through faith in her Savior Jesus Christ, Maxine was granted eternal rest at the age of 85 on July 19, 2020.  She is survived by her three sons:  Greg (Carla) Becker, Hoagland, Indiana; Mike (Kathy) Becker, San Antonio, Texas; and Tim (Megan) Becker, Valparaiso, Indiana. Her grandchildren are Bethany (Chance) Turner, Jessica (Phil) LaBrash, Brad (Michelle) Becker, Amy (Joshua) Peterson, Peter (Hannah) Becker, Lydia Becker, and Karl Becker. She has seven great-grandchildren, Liam, Emmett, Keaton, Ruth, Grayson, Edith, and Kinsey.

Maxine treasured times with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her much joy. One way she showed her love for her family was with food. One never left the house hungry with her breakfasts of baked goods and dinners filled with various salads and desserts, not to mention her chocolate chip cookies and sweet rolls.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fuelling in Decatur, Indiana, with Reverend Tanksley officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the funeral service.

Interment  will take place at a later date at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Friestadt, Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made St. Peter - Immanuel Lutheran School in Decatur, Immanuel Lutheran School in Valparaiso, or Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School in San Antonio, Texas.