Eileen Becker

Eileen J. Becker, 94, of Moro, passed away Saturday January 18, 2020 at 6:15 am at her home. 

She was born June 15, 1925, in East Alton, IL, the daughter of Elmer M. and Irene A. (Hassmann) Starkey.  On April 10, 1954 she married Rudy Becker in Midway, IL.  He preceded her in death. 

Eileen was a graduated from East Alton and Wood River High School in 1943, with a scholarship to Lewis and Clark Community College.  She was a member of the Moro Presbyterian church as well as the Madison County Association for Home and Community Education, where she held the office of unit, district, and county president.  She was active in the Moro- Midway PTA and the first woman president, leader of a 4-H club for many years, a member of Moro Woman's Club and held all offices, an officer of the Wood River Garden Club in 1987, and a volunteer and previous board member of the Wood River Refinery History Museum.

She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Irene Becker of Moro, IL.

Along with her parents and husband, Eileen is preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Starkey Jr.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 1:00 pm at the Elias Kallal and Schaaf Funeral home in Bethalto. 

Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or The Moro Presbyterian Church