Becky Ehlers

Rebecca "Becky" Ehlers, 72 was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence could fill a room - and often the whole neighborhood. She was charming, vibrant, and had a gift for making people feel welcome. Becky passed away on August 6, 2025, at the Westview Care Center in Indianola after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Following the short service, a visitation and luncheon will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at the Norwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation to support early detection efforts.
Becky was born January 25, 1953, in Ramsey, Minnesota, to Jim and Jackie (Dixon) Andrews. She grew up in Russell, Iowa, alongside her siblings - Brenda, Toni, Vicki, and Kyl - and attended Russell Schools from kindergarten through her graduation in 1971. She remained close to her classmates her entire life. After high school, Becky attended AIB in Des Moines.
In her younger years, Becky entered the Miss Chariton Pageant, winning Miss Congeniality. Around that time, a certain young man noticed her striking brown eyes, quick wit, and lively spirit. Becky married Lyle Ehlers on a hot July 10, 1976 evening, in a patriotic red, white and blue wedding. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Lindsay, later gained a son-in-law, Dan, and eventually welcomed two grandchildren, Lydia and Nolan, who became her pride and joy.
Becky worked for 23 years in the accounting department at Hy-Vee's Chariton offices, where her humor and friendship with co-workers kept things lively. She later enjoyed years at Younkers, where her love for people made her a natural on the sales floor.
She was a woman of many talents - quilting, painting, crafting - and was known for giving her creations away to brighten someone's day. Her crafty "baby/toddler towels" became treasured keepsakes. She had a way of turning the everyday into an adventure - from gator rides and family Caribbean cruises to spontaneous visits that always came with laughter. Her creativity shone in her kitchen, where she was known for her homemade noodles, caramel corn, blueberry muffins and buckets of Chex mix sent to any friend or family member.
Family always came first for Becky, especially her grandchildren, but her circle of love was wide. She made a point to keep in touch - calling, writing letters, or dropping by - and had a gift for making people feel remembered. Whether it was picking lilies of the valley for a friend's birthday, showing up for important milestones, or sharing plants from her garden, she made every gesture personal.
Becky is survived by her husband, Lyle Ehlers; daughter, Lindsay (Dan) Ehlers-Moore; grandchildren, Lydia and Nolan; siblings Brenda (Darrell) Gilbert, Toni Marie, Vicki (Tom) German, and Kyl Andrews; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jackie Andrews.
Her life was full of shared meals, shared laughter, and shared love - a legacy that will live on in the hearts and stories of all who knew her. To send flowers to the family of Becky, please visit our floral store.