BRENDA M. BECHERER

Brenda Marie Lathen Becherer, 42, of Ewing, Missouri, died August 6, 2016 in Blessing Hospital. Born October 31, 1973 in Columbia, Missouri, Brenda was the daughter of Barbara Smith. Brenda was a graduate of Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Illinois and earned an Associate Degree in Ultrasound Technology. She was employed as an Ultrasound Technician for Lifeline Screening for several years until having to leave work because of her health. Brenda loved to shop, especially at T. J. Maxx. She was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with them. Survivors include three children, Zachary Becherer, Michaela Becherer and Mackenzie Becherer all of Ewing, MO; her mother, Barbara Peters (Timothy) of Wolf Creek, MT; three brothers, Morgan Skinner (Heather) of Lebanon, IL, Richard Walraven (Stacey) of Carlyle, IL and Steven Walraven of Springfield, IL; three nieces, Alexis Skinner, Kylee Skinner and Madison Skinner; a nephew, Austin Walraven; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Brenda was preceded in death by her step father, Terry Skinner; and her grandparents. Cremation has been accorded to Brenda. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Children's Educational Fund in care of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, 1435 State Street, Quincy, IL 62301