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Horst Becker Obituary

Horst Becker age 85 of South Chicago Heights, Il. passed away peacefully on March 26, 2015. Horst was born in Germany and grew up in Wuppertal. He came to Canada in 1952 and then to the United States in 1956. Beloved Husband of the late Addie Becker. Loving father of Beatrice Klain, Norman (Marilyn) Becker, Carolyn (Ted) Kokas and the late Linda (Mike) Andrade. Cherished opa of Aimee, Emilie, Zach, Erik, Philip, Ellen, and Gail and great opa of Christian and Sophia. Brother-in-law of Anneliese Brandau, uncle of Kurt (Diane) Ising; dear brother of Rolf and Gerd Becker. Horst retired from Ford Stamping Plant as a Tool & Die Maker after 33 years of service and a proud member of DANK since 1964. Private service entrusted to Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL. www.smitsfh.com

Published by SouthtownStar from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2015.
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April 15, 2016

Our deepest and sincere sympathy's from the
Rolf & Gisela Theurich family.
Horst was truly a great German patriarch . He stayed true to his "Vaterland". I loved his sense of humor and sincerity. It was always a good time being around him. He was an asset to our German community. I will miss him.
Rolf Theurich.

Rolf Theurich

April 6, 2015

Sincere sympathies to your family from ours.

Rolf Theurich

April 4, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Becker family. God bless, Norm.

Joe Sinopoli

March 30, 2015

To the family of Horst Becker,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your wonderful father, grandfather & great-grandfather.We have had the pleasure of being neighbors for the past 36 years & couldn't have asked for anyone better. Your mom & dad have always been a delight. They were truly an example of a life well lived & will be missed by all those that had the pleasure of knowing them.
Sincerely,
Jackie & Ed Younker

March 30, 2015

I hope Mr. Becker's great legacy will bring your family peace during this difficult time.

Dan Lahners

March 30, 2015

I would like to extend my condolences on the loss of Mr. Becker. May the scriptural promises at Matthew 20:28 and 1 Corinthians 15:26 encourage the loved ones.

Valerie

March 28, 2015

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