Rebecca Ann "Becky" Willauer

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Willauer passed away on August 3, 2025, after a 7½ year battle with cancer.

Born on November 2, 1957, Becky was the 5th child and only daughter of Ivan and Nancy (McKerlie-Dodds) Willauer. She was a graduate of Marion Harding High School, class of 1976.

When Becky was a teenager she was diagnosed with a brain tumor which resulted in her losing her sight completely in one eye and partially in the other. Despite this, she never let it get her down. She delivered the Marion Star for almost 40 years, as well as the Free/Bag Paper when it was published. She helped with the Pre-School (Cubbies) class of AWANA at Cornerstone Alliance Church for several years. She enjoyed knitting hats on a loom, which she donated to several elementary children around Marion. Becky took part in the Marion Area Low Vision Support Group (Eye to Eye) and was a member of the Marion Senior Center. Becky was also a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and would listen to all the games on TV and radio with her sister-in-law, Debbie Willauer, writing the scores down for her. Becky previously attended Marion Christian Center before becoming a member of Smeltzer Road / Cornerstone Alliance Church.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan & Nancy, and 2 brothers, John James "Jimmy" and Timothy and a great-niece Addison Willauer. She is survived by 3 brothers, Nathaniel (Debra) Willauer of Marion, OH, Peter (Marian) Willauer of Harpers Ferry, WV, and Jonathan (Anne) Willauer of Winston Salem, NC. She is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews. Tracy Willauer of Harpers Ferry, WV, Adam Willauer (Carrie) of Marion, OH, Lisa Willauer (Bill Lupo) of Kenton, OH, Patricia Hertz (Jeffrey) of Hillsboro, VA, Edward Willauer of Middleburg, Fl, Christopher (Michelle) of Advance, NC, and Thomas (Allison) of Fuquay-Varina, NC. She is also survived by 17 great-nieces and nephews, and several cousins.

Becky's family would like to give special thanks to Debbie Willauer for being Becky's care giver for the past several years. We also want thank 3 special friends, Sandy Winland, Sue Hall, and Scott Urquhart, who would check in on her, bring her treats, and occasionally took her out for lunch. Thanks also to all the family and friends who provided care and assistance for Becky.

Finally we thank Tranquility Hospice nurses and aides of Delaware, OH for all they did to help Becky in her last days.

Calling Hours will be from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday, August 23 with service following at 12 noon at Cornerstone Alliance Church (2010 Marion-Marysville Rd, Marion, OH 43302) with Pastor Matthew Deeren officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Heights Memory Gardens. Services provided by Boyd Funeral Home of Marion, OH

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Becky's memory to Cornerstone Alliance Church at

https://www.cornerstonemarion.org/

Or

The local chapter of Eye to Eye Low Vision Support Group (723 Oak Drive, Marion, OH 43302).