Frances Beck

Frances Beck passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Ceneter in St. James. A Rosary will be recited at 4:00pm on Monday at the funeral home. Frances Elizabeth Hoscheid was born in St. James on January 19, 1917, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Sandmeyer) Hoscheid. She grew up and attended Catholic School in St. James. On February 24, 1949, she was united in marriage to Verne (Spike) Beck, they made their home in St. James where Spike worked for the railroad. Frances (Tubby-as fondly known by her family) was a life long resident of St. James and St. James Catholic Church. She demonstrated her love of cooking by several jobs she held. She also enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, canning, hunting, fishing, bowling and playing cards. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, brothers Joe and Frank and a sister Theresa. She is survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends. She was deeply loved and respected by all her family and friends. Everyone she came in contact with loved her wit and great personality.