Margaret Ann Becker passed away on December 6th, 2023, at the age of 78.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 11th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale Road with a private family wake service to be held at 2:45 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 12th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity with Fr. Andy Upah officiating. The burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Margaret was born on April 9th, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa. She was the daughter of Wilfred S. Clemens and mother Monica E. (Gansemer) Clemens, who predeceased her. She grew up in a family of five sisters and one brother in Dubuque, Iowa. Margaret attended Holy Ghost Catholic School and Wahlert Highschool. She later worked for Sweetheart Bakery where she would meet her late husband, James A. Becker. She spent many years working for Econo Foods, Donut Boy, and Hy-Vee in Dubuque, Iowa. She would pass on the tricks and trades learned in her many years spent in the kitchen to all of her loved ones.

Margaret married the only man she’d ever love, James A. Becker on February 20th, 1965, at Holy Ghost Church. The two young lovers lived their lives happily in Dubuque, Iowa until his death in 1987. Together, they have five children.

Margaret was known for her independent, confident, spunky, loyal, and loving personality. She was passionate about her many grandchildren and embraced every opportunity to boast about them. Margaret was dedicated to being present in their lives and consistently devoted time to them as they developed from children to adults. Margaret was a faithful woman and was committed to the Catholic Church. Margaret loved to volunteer her time as a Eucharistic minister. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life; Hallmark movies, caring for plants, spoiling her children’s dogs, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, and spending time in the kitchen with loved ones. She will be remembered for her unique wit, resilient attitude, and ability to make an impression on those around her.

Margaret will be deeply missed by her five children: James, Jr. (Julie) Becker, Steven (Rosanne) Becker, Lynne Becker, Michael (Amy) Becker, and Tracy (Matthew) Flynn; her sixteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister Helen (Wayne, deceased) Gjerde, Cindy (Edward) Krueger, and Evelyn Clemens.

Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Becker, sisters Monica (Joseph) Locher and Mary (Ernie) Skraby, and brother Bobby Clemens. Mother-in-law Elizabeth and father-in-law James Becker. Brother-in-law Paul and sister-in-law Carol.