Nichols, Rita

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• Obituary: Aft 19 Mar 2018

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Rita H. Becher, 91, of Seymour, passed away Monday morning, March 19, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family following a brief fight with cancer. She was born July 29, 1926 daughter of the late Earl and Catherine (Van Asten) Nichols.
On October 19, 1944 she was united in marriage to Francis Becher. He preceded her death on August 28, 1994.
Rita was a faithful member of St. John Catholic Church in Seymour.
She drove school bus for Huettl's for 39 years and enjoyed all of the students throughout the years, having transported a few generations of kids.
Rita enjoyed birds, watching the chickens, flowers, and all of her pets throughout the years. The very most important thing to Rita was raising her family and watching all of her grandchildren grow.
She is survived by her children: Mary (John) Valenta, Frank (Jean) Becher, Ray (Lil) Becher, Larry Becher, Marcie (Phillip) Stover, Alice (Lyle) Burmeister, and Joe Becher; 22 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Joosten; nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two grandsons: Glenn Becher and Jeffrey Stephani; great-great-grandson, Ryder Wilson; brother, Cyril Joosten; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 4-8 pm, with a prayer service at 7:30 pm. Visitation will continue at St. John Catholic Church, Seymour on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 9:30 am until the funeral mass at 11:00 am with Father Brian Belongia and Deacon Rich Matuszak officiating. Burial will take place in parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Rita's memory.
Online condolences may be expressed to Rita's family at www.muehlboettcher.com
Special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Good Shepherd, Fr. Brian Belongia, Pastor Phil Engel, and Pastor Levi Rocke for all of your care and concern.

Rita married Becher, Francis 19 Oct 1944. Francis was born 19 Aug 1918; died 28 Aug 1994; was buried , St. John Catholic Cemetery, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet]

Marcella married Stephani, Jerome (son of Stephani, Jacob "Jake" and Beyer, Lorinda) [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 30 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Jeffrey "Jeff" Stephani, age 28, of Seymour passed away Monday evening, November 28, 2011 surrounded by family. He suffered from complications of brain cancer. In life, Jeff loved to construct and was always available to lend a hand. His humor enhanced the lives of those he knew with laughter and friendship. His passing leaves a hole in our hearts and he will be incredibly missed. He was born March 31, 1983, son of Jerome and Marcella (Becher) Stephani.
Survivors include his parents, Jerome and Marcella Stephani; sisters: Jennifer Wade, Black Creek; Barbara D'Amico, Indiana; grandma, Rita Becher, Seymour; niece and nephews: Giulianna and Joey D'Amico, Preston Wade
Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jake and Lorinda Stephani; Francis Becher
Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 5-8 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 PM and on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Seymour from 10:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Father Bob Kabat officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
A special thank you to the staff of Cherry Meadow Hospice, ThedaCare Hospice and Appleton Health Center for all your care and concern. We would also like to thank Fr. Bob Kabat and Deacon Richard Matuszak for all of your visits.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 30, 2011