Edith B. Becker, 100, of Mendota, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Manor Court, Peru surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Father Gregory Jarzombek, OSB, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral.

Edith was born June 23, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Frank and Edith (Summerville) Smith. She married Roland Becker on May 20, 1944 in Philadelphia.

Edith graduated from Temple University in 1944 with a degree in education. She taught at Amboy High School for 20 years. She was involved in several social clubs. Edith enjoyed playing golf, bridge and traveling.

She is survived by her two sons Stephen (Deborah) Becker and Kevin (Sherrie) Becker; five grandchildren Jason, Jeffrey, Matthew, Brian and Simone; 8 great grandchildren and her sister Frances Forsythe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2014 and her son Craig Becker in 2022.

Memorials may be directed to Holy Cross Church.