JoAnn Becker 1936-2026

Funeral Services for Marvel “JoAnn” Becker, 90, Eudora, were held Saturday, Sept. 12 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Burial followed at Eudora City Cemetery. JoAnn passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, at Cedarhurst in Lawrence.

JoAnn was born on Jan. 29, 1936, in Holton, the daughter of Ernest Verne and Rachel (Cannon) Moore.

She worked for the City of Eudora for 30 years, retiring as the City Clerk in 1998.

She was a member of the Eudora United Methodist Church, where she volunteered for many activities, and was also a member of the Red Hat Society.

She enjoyed cooking and was well known for her apple pies. She also enjoyed spending time with her family.

She married Robert “Bob” Becker on March 20, 1955, in Holton. He preceded her in death on Nov. 25, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Karen Harshaw.

Survivors include four sons, David (Cheryl) Becker, John (Pam) Becker, Michael (Deborah) Becker and James (Diane) Becker; her brother, Ronald Moore; grandchildren Jill (David Ross) Becker, Brett Becker, Jaime (Ryan) Cochrane, Kelly (Mark) Gerber, Kristen (Jordan) Kircher, Ethan (Courtney) Becker, Lucas Becker, Nickolas Becker, Nicholas Becker and Kim (Jason) Johannes; nine great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Galen Kabance.

The family suggests memorials in JoAnn’s name to Eudora United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

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