Darline Becker Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Darline Becker of Emden, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Darline left this world on February 12, 2026 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Darline Becker to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Barry and Lily Barry (Hilgendorf); her son Barry Becker; her husband Dean G. Becker; her sister Ramona Groves; her brother-in-law Jim Groves; her brother Allen Barry; her sister-in-law Lula Belle Barry; and her nephews, Russell Barry and Rex Groves.
She is survived by: her daughter Barbara Cross (Gregory) of San Jose; her grandchildren, Jim Cross of Highland, Jennifer Cross (Nathan Walters) of Highland, Jean Meinershagen (Troy) of Lincoln and Joni Oneal (Jerry) of Bloomington; her great grandchildren, Kyle, Logan Blankley (Aalajia), Adisyn Walters, Dean, Madison and Maci Meinershagen; and her great great grandchild Lyvvia Blankley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Emden Fire and Rescue, St. Jude Children's Hospital, or St. Peter Lutheran Church.
