Name: Visitation for Rebecca "Becky" Enrietto
Start: 2018-03-21T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-21T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Bramley Funeral Home - Auburn

Rebecca "Becky" Enrietto 1958 - 2018
Springfield , IL—Rebecca "Becky" Enrietto, 59, of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Heritage Health, Springfield.
She was born July 7, 1958 in Springfield, the daughter of John and Nancy Easley Enrietto, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Becky graduated from Auburn High School. She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan with a bachelor's in music education. She worked as an announcer and news reporter at WTAX A.M. in Springfield for 12 years as a political editor of the Illinois News Network. She reported government and state news from the state capital for 60 radio stations across Illinois including RMOX in STL, WMAQ and WGN in Chicago. She won a number of broadcasting awards including Best Feature for Illinois Notebook. Becky left radio to work in Governor Jim Edgars press office in Chicago. She later became a spokesperson for the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs. She earned a master degree in public admin from UIS in 2008.
Becky was a lover of animals and supported many animal welfare organizations. She also faithful attendee of Illinois Symphony concerts and Muni Opera.
Surviving are her faithful companions cat, Smurfie and dog, Frosty.
Visitation will be from 1pm till time of services at 2pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn with Rev. Brian Caughlin officiating. Burial will be in Auburn Cemetery.
Condolences may be left online at www.bramleyfh.com

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Published by The State Journal-Register from Mar. 16 to Mar. 19, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Rebecca Enrietto

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13 Entries

Myron Pree

March 22, 2018

Becky was a talented musician and friend. Grateful that she is now eternally young and healthy. Blessings to family and friends as they await a joyful reunion with Becky.

Colleen Reynolds

March 22, 2018

Becky was an amazing reporter and mentor to many young journalists. She was a consummate professional who asked pointed questions but always in a respectful manner.

Her coverage of Springfield news through the statewide networks kept the entire state on top of what their legislators and governor were doing or in many cases, not doing.

She will be greatly missed.

March 20, 2018

Our sincere condolences to everyone who loved Becky as we did.
She taught piano to our daughter Meara for 3 years. She gave our daughter an appreciation for finer music, often took her to the Illinois Sympony. As her health declined, she continued buying sympony tickets and encouraging Meara to attend.

May Ms Becky Rest In Peace,

Terry and Beth Gietl

Becky interviews Paul Simon

Ben Kiningham

March 19, 2018

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Charlene Moe

March 19, 2018

In her professional career Becky was quite an achiever. She was very fond of her pets and told me stories of play dates to the Edgar's home so their dogs could play together. She loved living in Chicago early in her career and had some wild adventures. Becky's life was too short and the end years burdened with health issues that sometimes isolated her. I will always remember my fun-loving, strong and courageous friend. My condolences to the Enrietto family.

Carl Gerdovich

March 19, 2018

So so sorry to hear of Becky's passing. She was a joy to be around and always so fun and professional.
Prayers to Becky's family of friends !

March 19, 2018

Joe and I both worked with Becky at different times, and we both enjoyed her friendship. We always liked to visit with her at the Edgar reunions. We are very sorry for your loss.

Katy and Joe Khayyat

ILCA President @ Statehouse

Ben Kiningham

March 19, 2018

Becky was a JOY to work with; the first female president of the Illinois Legislative Correspondents Association, the 9th President.
She covered Paul Simon of Illinois when he announced for President. An awesome reporter!

March 18, 2018

Becky was cheerful and engaging, a person who could make instant friendships last a lifetime. Our deepest condolences.

Shayne Squires

March 17, 2018

Becky was a mentor and friend. We had some great adventures. I will miss you friend.

Mike McCormick

March 17, 2018

Very kind lady and a professional at her job.

Todd Lizak

March 17, 2018

Becky had a generous and loving heart. You will be missed. Resting in God's hands.

Nancy Schwieterman

March 16, 2018

Becky was a talented pianist and communicator. A National Merit Scholar in our class. Jim Edgar could do no wrong in her eyes. Her health issues later were hard. She is at peace now. The Enrietto family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Burtle Schwieterman

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