Joyce E. Becker

Joyce E. Becker, nee DeYoung, age 91, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ottmar “Hank” Becker. Loving mother of Jason (Bonnie) Bowsman and Scott (Paula) Bowsman. Proud grandmother of Kristy Bickham, Jessica (Travis) McCool, Nicole (Ivan) Casian, Jacob Bowsman and Olivia Bowsman; great-grandmother of four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Marlene Desrochers, Minty (John) DeVries, and Raymond (Randi) DeYoung. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ella DeYoung.  Joyce was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

A future Celebration of Life will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hillsdale College ( www.hillsdale.edu ).  Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN.  For further information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.SMITSFH.com or contact 219-322-7300.