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James H. "Jim" Becker

September 17, 1945 January 21, 2023
James H. "Jim" Becker
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Obituary for James H. "Jim" Becker

Peoria Heights- James H. Becker, age 77, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 8:09 AM on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home.


Born September 17, 1945 in Galesburg, a son to Harry “Sam” and Eleanor (Carty) Becker. Upon graduating high school Jim joined the United States Army and honorably served during the Vietnam Conflict. After his military service he went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science from Bradley University and began working for Caterpillar as a Tech Writer until his retirement after 31 years. On August 21, 1976 he married Nancy R. Stahl at St. Mark Catholic Church, and together they cherished 46 years. Jim will be remembered as an avid learner and someone who loved all local sports. He was a loving husband, uncle and cousin that will be deeply missed.


Survivors include his wife Nancy Becker of Peoria Heights, numerous nieces and nephews and many cousins.


Jim was preceded in death by his parents.


Visitation will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Thursday, January 26, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 AM with an additional visitation being held 30 minutes prior to mass. Msgr. Jason Gray will officiate and burial with full military honors will follow in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria.


Preferred memorial in Jim’s memory may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church or St. Mark Catholic Church.


Friends and family are encouraged to log onto www.wrightandsalmon.com to sign the online guestbook.


Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Wright & Salmon Mortuary.


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Previous Events

Visitation

Thursday

26

Jan

5:00 PM 1/26/2023 5:00:00 PM - 7:00 PM 1/26/2023 7:00:00 PM
St. Thomas Catholic Church

904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights 61616 IL
United States

Visitation

Friday

27

Jan

9:30 AM 1/27/2023 9:30:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1/27/2023 10:00:00 AM
St. Thomas Catholic Church

904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights 61616 IL
United States

Funeral Mass

Friday

27

Jan

10:00 AM 1/27/2023 10:00:00 AM
St. Thomas Catholic Church

904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

St. Thomas Catholic Church
904 E Lake Ave Peoria Heights 61616 IL
United States

Cemetery Details

Location

St. Mary Cemetery Final Resting Place

421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604

421 N. Sterling Ave West Peoria 61604 IL
United States

Memorial Contribution

St. Thomas Catholic Church

904 E Lake Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

St. Mark Catholic Church

1113 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
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