Janice Lorraine "Oskey" Becher

BECHER, JANICE LORRAINE “Oskey”

Janice L. Becher, age 67, of Appleton, passed away from a brief illness with her family by her side. She was born on February 16, 1944 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Alex and Florence (Eckes) Oskey. On November 19, 1961 she married William S. Nowak. Janice later married James E. Becher on August 30, 1974 he preceded her in death on August 31, 1981. She loved to play bingo and spend time with her family.

Janice is survived by her daughters: Christine (Michael) Paulik, Winneconne and Deborah (special friend Donny Mason) Klug, Altoona, Iowa; son: David (special friend Therese Creed) Becher, Appleton; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brothers: Robert (Maureen) Oskey, Camarillo, California and Donald (Ruth) Oskey, Kalispell, Montana and a step-sister: Carol Salazar, Joplin, Missouri. She is further survived by her cat, Boo or Butthead as mom liked to call her; special friends, Sharon Havel, Diane Trendel and Peggy Veldman; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Irene Oskey; sister, Shirley Rohde and step-sister, Sandra Gaulke.

The funeral liturgy for Janice will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, August 26, 2011 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH – DARBOY, W2796 Hwy KK. Sister Annette Koss will be presiding. Inurnment will take place at the parish cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service.

Special thanks to Dr. Grammot and his staff at Affinity Medical Center, Affinity Hospice Home Care, Lori S., Heather and the rest of the staff. Sharon and Therese for being there for us and helping us in all the ways you did. No words can express how grateful David and I are for your help and the comfort you gave us.

Mom, thank you for being who you were, kind, gentle, giving and even a little spit fire at times. You will always be in our hearts forever and never forgotten. Love you always,
Chris, Debbie and David

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior St.
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231