Husband Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Becraft [3687] 1 2
Born: 4 Sep 1938 - Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States 3 4
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Died: 20 Apr 2017 - Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United States 4 5
Buried: 24 Apr 2017 - Roseville Memorial Park, Roseville, Warren Co, IL 5
FamilySearch ID: GCMT-YXW
Find A Grave ID: 178625988
Father: Kenneth Leroy "Joe" Becraft [3674] (1912-1994) 1
Mother: Hester Florence Fidler [3685] (1915-2014) 1 6
Marriage: 7 Sep 1958
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• He appeared on the Federal census in 1940 in Swan Creek, Warren Co, IL. • His obituary was published in The Register-Mail on 22 Apr 2017. Gerald Becraft Obituary Events
• Her obituary was published. Obituary
Jerald W Becraft
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Kenneth L Becraft
Hester F Becraft
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Jerald W Becraft
ROSEVILLE - Not so many moons ago beside a quiet lake in the northland of the Illini the stars looked down upon a council fire which disclosed a scene that was both solemn and impressive. The whole village had assembled to pay honor to their Scout Master.
Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Becraft, 78, of Roseville, passed away at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2017.
He was born Sept, 4, 1938, in Macomb, the son of Kenneth (Joe) and Hester (Fidler) Becraft. He married Carol Ann Babcock on Sept. 7, 1958, and was happily married for the last 59 years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, David Wayne (Jodi) Becraft of Baraboo, Wisconsin, Kenneth Edward (Cindy Perkins) Becraft of Knoxville, Steven Michael (Jeanne) Becraft of Oilville, Virginia, and Richard Allen (Jauna) Becraft of Baraboo, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Amanda (Strashe) Petrov, Ashley Becraft, Joe Becraft, Nathan (Mallory) Becraft, Mitchell Becraft, Mary Becraft, Anne Becraft, Sarah Becraft, Grace Becraft, Kaleb (Jamie) Becraft, Amber (Patrick) Flint, Matthew Becraft; great-grandchildren, Camille Flint, Meredith Flint and Benjamin Becraft. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter in-law, Ellen Becraft; and great-grandson, Macen Petrov.
Jerry served in the Illinois National Guard from 1956-1969, where he earned the rank of captain. He had a career managing lumber yards for the Alexander Family in both Roseville and Baraboo, Wisconsin. He was an active member of United Method Church with a passion for mission trips. Jerry loved retirement, eating seafood on the Fort Myers coast, driving his big red tractor for Killey Farms and traveling the world with family and friends. His biggest joy and interest beyond his family was Roseville Boy Scout Troop 336 where he served and supported the youth of Roseville for over 45 years.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2017, at Roseville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Wise Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Roseville United Methodist Church, and/or Boy Scout Troop 336. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamily-hooverhall.com. Wise Family Funeral Homes, Roseville, are in charge of arrangements.
Wife Carol Ann Babcock [3694] 1 7
Born: 7 Aug 1939 - Harrison, Fayette Township, Vigo, Indiana, United States 3 8
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Died: 17 Nov 2022 - Knoxville, Knox, Illinois, United States 8
Buried: 28 Nov 2022 - Roseville Memorial Park, Roseville, Warren Co, IL
FamilySearch ID: PS2G-ZSC
Find A Grave ID: 245830626
Carol Ann Becraft, 83, of Roseville, IL. passed away at the Courtyard Estates of Knoxville IL. Thursday November 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm. She was born August 7, 1939 in Harrison County, Indiana. She was the daughter and first child of Edward and Agnes (Davis) Babcock. Carol grew up in Berwick, IL graduating from Roseville High School. She married Gerald Wayne Becraft on September 7, 1958 and they raised their family in Roseville. They were happily married for 59 years.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children David Wayne (Jodi) Becraft of Baraboo, WI, Kenneth Edward (Cindy) Becraft of Knoxville, IL, Steven Michael (Jeanne) Becraft of Crozier, VA and Richard Allen (Jauna) Becraft of Baraboo, WI; grandchildren Amanda (Strashe) Petrov, Ashley Becraft (Christopher Millar), Joe (Manu) Becraft, Nathan (Mallory) Becraft, Mary (Max) Zemanick, Anne (Cortland) Brigham, Sarah (Tanner) Morgan, Mitchell Becraft, Grace Becraft, Kaleb (Jamie) Becraft, Amber Becraft (Skyler Seep) , Matthew Becraft; one brother James (Alice) Babcock of Roseville ,IL; Sister-in-laws Nancy Becraft and Jolece Sprout of Roseville IL, and Emily Babcock of Menomonie WI; and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry Becraft, her parents, Edward and Agnes Babcock, sister Martha Wadell, brothers Bob Babcock, Bill Babcock, John Babcock, Harlan Babcock, daughter in-law Ellen Becraft and great grandson Macen Petrov.
Carol was a terrific "boy" Mom to her four sons and to many others she touched along life's journey. She was an active Member of the United Methodist Church, WSCS Club, P.E.O. Chapter N. and was a passionate supporter of the Helping Hands Food Pantry that aligned with her desire to keep people fed. Jerry and Carol moved back from Baraboo WI. to Roseville after they retired, where they shared life with many lifelong friends. They enjoyed fellowship, playing cards, traveling and serving on mission trips together. Many of those friends were active in visiting Carol these last several months and her family is deeply appreciative of the love you have shown her. Carol was a special lady to many people of all ages and clearly gave more than she took while on this earth.
Services will be Monday November 28, 2022. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 12:00 o'clock, both at the United Methodist Church in Roseville, IL. Burial will be in the Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery in Roseville, IL. Wise Family Funeral Homes Roseville, IL are in charge of the arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.wisefamilyfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be given to the Roseville United Methodist Church, Compassus of Galesburg or a charity of your choice in her name.
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1 M David Wayne Becraft [3789] (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Kenneth Edward Becraft [3790] 3
Born: 18 Aug 1961 3
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FamilySearch ID: GBG5-HCS
Spouse: Ellen Marie Finch 3 [3794] (1957-Bef 2014)
Marr: 6 Nov 1982 - La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
3 M Steven Michael Becraft [3791] 3
Born: 25 Oct 1962 3
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Spouse: Jeanne [12682] (living)
4 M Richard Allen Becraft [3792] (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Jauna Beth Worthington [3793] (living)