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MACOMB - Rebecca "Becky" Schluter, 53, of Macomb passed away at 5:32 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a two-year battle with cancer.
She was born on March 19, 1961, in Carthage, the daughter of Edward Lawrence and Hilda Arlene Kirchner Schutte. She married Keith Schluter on Nov. 29, 1980, in Carthage. He survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Erin and Madelyn Schluter, both of St. Louis, Mo.; her mother, Hilda Schutte of Macomb; parents-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy Schluter of Quincy; four sisters, Theresa (Mike) Brierton, Cecilia (Kenny) Stienkamp, Kathleen (Mike) Lenihan and Linda (Mark) Bastian; brothers, Ralph (Becky) Schutte and Larry (Mary) Schutte; sisters-in law, Carolyn Schutte and Karen (David) Janssen; brother-in-law, Kent (Wendy) Schluter; 11 nieces; and 11 nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Schutte; and one brother, Harold Schutte.
Becky grew up in Augusta and graduated from Southeastern High School. She attended John Wood Community College in Quincy for one year, where she received a secretarial certificate. She worked at March and McMillan for about one year and then at WIU in the registration office for five years. In 1986, she left the workplace to be a happy stay-at-home mom for 18 years. After short stays with Flack, McRaven and Stephens Law Firm and Ryan Johnson Country Insurance, she finished her work career at the WIU Athletics office.
She was a member of the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Macomb and the WIU Leatherneck Club.
She really enjoyed walking her two dogs, decorating and remodeling her house and landscaping her yard.
A funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, with Monsignor Richard Pricco officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the church. The Christian wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today, following the visitation at the church.
Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's School Library or the McDonough County Humane Society.
Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbittsfh. com.
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Michael and Rachael Lane
January 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Kreps McNamara
January 24, 2015
I am so sad for your loss Keith and family. Many memories of our high school years. You are all in my prayers.
Morris and Roberta Rang
January 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers to you and your family
Becky Goodman
January 22, 2015
I have no words to express the depth of my sadness in learning about Rebecca's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, Keith, Erin and Madeline. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Jerry Sparrow
January 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss Keith and family, our prayers go out to you at this time.
Sharon Totsch Sims
January 22, 2015
Keith and family, so sorry for your loss! We will be praying for you now and in the times ahead.
Susan Kirbach-Veach
January 22, 2015
Keith and family. So sad to hear of Becky's passing. Know how hard it is to lose someone you love so deeply. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob and Tina Ellefritz
January 21, 2015
Our prayers are with you.
Dave Kreps
January 21, 2015
Keith and Family, so sorry for your loss. May God be with you, the girls and your entire family during this difficult time. Dave Kreps
Deb Weid-Lenardi
January 21, 2015
My sympathies to you and your family, Keith.
suzie Myers-O'Brien
January 21, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of Rebecca..I am in so shock..the wonderful memories of childhood and highschool....thinking of Keith and family..peace.
Rick Miseles
January 21, 2015
My thoughts go out to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pauline Hamm
January 21, 2015
My sympathy to Rebecca's family. She was a wonderful neighbor when I lived on Debbie Lane.
Paul & Jackie Neill
January 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers go out to you in this time of need.
Diana Rush
January 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Rebecca always had a bright spirit and will be deeply missed. Prayers for peace during this time of sorrow. Diana and Steve Rush
Mark Winters
January 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Keith.
Burdette and Lisa Rosendale
January 21, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and understanding sent your way.
The Staff of Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home
January 21, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Erica Schutte
January 20, 2015
Hugs and love to you uncle Keith, Erin, and Madelyn. See you all Thursday. Love you guys lots, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
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