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Violet Beckus Obituary

VIOLET J. BECKUS, 83 MACHESNEY PARK - Violet J. Beckus, 83, of Machesney Park died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012, at home. Born March 19, 1929, in Rockford, daughter of Joseph and Anna (Johnson) Wahlberg. Graduated from Rockford East High School in 1946. Married Melvin A. Beckus on Sept. 26, 1948; he died Sept. 4, 2007. She was a loving homemaker, enjoyed knitting and sewing, and retired as a beautician. She served as a Girl Scout leader for 10 years. Since 1946, she met with several close high school friends once a month for potluck. Member of the YMCA and the YMCA Senior Women's Club. Attended Grace Lutheran Church and God's People Serving (GPS). Violet was very proud of her family. Survivors include daughters, Susan Gilbaugh-Beckus of Rockford and Joann (Tom) Hawes of Roscoe; grandchildren, Dwayne (Julie) Forbes of Loves Park, Jennifer (David) Carson of Machesney Park and Kristen (Philip) Kennington-Mackey of Fort Collins, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Rayven and Lillyan Forbes, Daniel and Nora Carson, Gabriel and Caleb Mackey; brother, Ralph Wahlberg; nieces, Tammy (Dain) Schneemilch, Christine (Karl) Gaffron and Cindy (Randy) Hargate; nephews, Joe (Melissa), John (Bekka), Mike Wahlberg and Brian Beckus; several great-nieces and -nephews. Predeceased by parents; brother, Jerry (Sallie) Wahlberg; brother-in-law, LaVerne Beckus. Service at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with visitation from 11 a.m. until service; the Rev. Rob James will officiate. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to YMCA Senior Women's Club, God's People Serving Church, or donate blood to the Northern Illinois Blood Bank in memory of Violet Beckus.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from May 28 to May 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Violet Beckus

16 Entries

Rosy Eckhardt

May 22, 2025

Still remembering Vi and the fun we shared at the YMCA I still color flowers violet in her memory

Rosy Eckhardt

May 22, 2024

Remembering dear friend, I color pictures and always color flowers violet for her

Rosy Eckhardt

June 5, 2020

I think of you often dear friend and miss you very much. When I color little flowers I color them Violet in your honor and remembers CE I still have the cards you gave me on my bulletin board in my kitchen. Love you Always, Rosy

Rosy Eckhardt

May 22, 2019

When I color little flowers, I always color them Violet for her and remember Vi ❤ Today in water aerobics we got in a circle and said our name and a flower starting with the first letter in our name. Our friend Versy said Violet and we knew it was for our dear friend. I still have the birthday card she gave me on my bulletin board

Reed Roberts

June 1, 2012

Joann,Im so sorry for loss of your Mom,my brother told me last week I hope your doing well. Reed

Deb Mccrillis

June 1, 2012

Susan, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom,I know it will be a difficult time for you, just know I am thinking about you and your family now.. Take care of your self..

Christie Skupien

May 30, 2012

Vi & her husband Melvin were our neighbors for many, many years (until my dad, Harry Morrison passed @ 405 Wallace in 2006)-Vi would always give us a sample of her herbs/veggies/grapes she grew in the back yard. My husband, Mike would help them with handyman deeds & enjoyed their company while doing so. The day of my dads funeral, Vi was a Godsend to us as we were so busy w/arrangements, etc-she brought us a huge meat/cheese tray to eat-we will always remember & be thankful for all that she & Melvin did for us thruout the years. Very smart & sweet woman indeed, she will be missed by many. We are very glad that we got to see her not long ago-our prayers go out to the family. With love, Christie (Morrison) & Michael Skupien [email protected]

MaryAnn Kennington

May 30, 2012

I will miss your mom greatly...even though I didn't get to see her much in the past several years, I will always remember how her smile could light up a room. She had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. She will always have a place in my heart.

Shelley & Brad Thompson

May 30, 2012

Vi was my Girl Scout leader 47yrs ago as well. We had a GREAT time at Camp McCormick. We learned a lot of things from Vi and Shirley. I went to school with Becky and my husband went to school with Sue. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ken and Karin Bohr

May 30, 2012

I haven't seen your Mom in years but I have so many good memories of her - especially her laugh! She cut my hair when I was a girl and she made me laugh then, too. We are so sorry to learn that she has passed and want to let you know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nina (Stubbs) Summers

May 29, 2012

Mrs Beckus was my Girl Scout leader 47 years ago. I have never forgotten her. She taught me so much. This picture is from my first camping trip at Camp McCormick. Sept. 1965. Thoughts and Prayers to the family.

May 28, 2012

Vi has been my friend for 43 years and will miss her very much . She was a wonderful lady and was loved by so many friends .
Anna Cain (Rockford )

Aways up for a party, May 19, 2012

May 28, 2012

Rose & John Sturm

May 28, 2012

She left the "World" a better place.
We will miss her more than words can
describe. Our sympathy goes out to all
of her family. May she rest in "Peace"
Love you all..

Rosy Eckhardt

May 28, 2012

Vi has been my friend at the YMCA for 8 years. I will remember her as my sweet loving friend who has a great close family and high school friends, she will be missed so much and never forgotten! Rosy Eckhardt (Loves Park, IL)

JEAN WILLIAMS

May 28, 2012

VIOLET HAS BEEN MY DEAR FRIEND FOR OVER 70 YEARS AND SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON AND I SURE AM GOING TO MISS HER. SHE WAS SUCH A GOOD AND LOVING PERSON AND I AM SO PROUD TO BE HER FRIEND.

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