Jerry Bechel's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Attalla, Alabama

Jerry Bechel

September 15, 1938 - August 2, 2025 (86 years old)

Attalla, Alabama

Jerry Bechel's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Attalla, Alabama

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Etowah Memorial Chapel

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Jerry Bechel

September 15, 1938 - August 2, 2025 (86 years old)

Attalla, Alabama

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Jerry Bechel Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Bechel of Attalla, Alabama, born in Sikeston, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 2, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Bechel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son Jerry Steven Bechel (Steve); his parents, Martha Bechel and William "Bill" Bechel; and his siblings, William Jr. Bechel (Billy) and Elizabeth "Betty" McConnell (Robert "Bob" Bechel).

He is survived by: his wife Lynda Bechel (Hill); his daughter Katherine Kimberly Shiflet (Kathy) of Riverside, California; his granddaughter Kayla Shiflet of Riverside, California; his sister Marie Wells of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; his daughter Carin Whitney; his grandsons, David Whitney, Dylan Whitney, Bentley Whitney, Jax Whitney, Meila Whitney and Remi Whitney; his siblings-in-law, Jean Bechel of Chino, McConnell of Sikeston, Missouri and Gary Stowers; Ricky and Wanda Smith.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Etowah Memorial Chapel



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August 6, 2025

Jenny Zimpel wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Jerry Bechel, I will always hold Uncle Jerry close to my heart. His warm smile, sense of humor and how he cares so deeply for my dad, Gary Stowers. I will always remember him coming to see us when we were young, and us getting to visit he and Linda. Linda, thank you for caring for Uncle Jerry and bringing him so much Joy! Kathy Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Jenny Zimpel (Stowers)”


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