Rebecca Harriman

Rebecca Harriman obituary, Marissa, IL

Rebecca Harriman

Rebecca Harriman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 21, 2012.
Rebecca "Becky", nee Geralds, Harriman; 70, of Marissa, IL; born June 13, 1942 in Tilden, IL; passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. Becky was a supervisor for Spartan Printing Company for many years and later was an associate at Sparta Walmart. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marissa, IL. She loved playing bingo, going dancing and especially the St. Louis Cardinals. She is preceded in death by her parents Ervin and Elsie, nee Pflasterer, Geralds. Her husband Norman "Butch" Harriman whom she married on February 27, 1960 and passed away on December 26, 2004. 1 son – Darin Harriman. 1 grandson – Brendan. 1 brother – Nick Geralds. 1 sister – Kathleen Johnson. She is survived by 2 daughters – Tracy (Marc) McClintock of Marissa, IL; Kelly (Glenn "Muke") Luecking of St. Libory, IL. 6 grandchildren – Amber (Joe) Lazenby; Garrett (Amanda) Harriman; Dustin (Robin) McClintock; Brance (Jodi) Hurst; Jessica Luecking; Hunter Harriman. 8 great-grandchildren – Joestin; Josilynn; Bradin; Mason; Daycee; Remee; Chase; Levi. 2 brothers – Bud Geralds of Marissa, IL; Charlie (Shirley) Geralds of Marissa, IL. 2 sisters – Eileen Meyers of Marissa, IL; Peggy Zacheis of Nashville, IL. In memory of Becky those who attending the visitation should feel encouraged to wear their favorite Cardinals attire. Visitation: Friends may call at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 from 9:00am to 10:00am. Funeral: Services will be held at the Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10:00am with Pastor Fred Pringle officiating. Memorials: Memorials may be made to the family. Interment: Burial will be held at the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.

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