Help Crystal Lake Murder Victim's 3 Young Sons: GoFundMe

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL — Financial support is rising on GoFundMe to help out the three young sons whose 38-year-old mother Rebecca "Becky" Kazecki was beaten to death last week in Joliet, according to Will County prosecutors. This week's GoFundMe is called Support after Tragic Loss of Mother. It has a fundraising goal of $35,000.

Rebecca Kazecki, who is from Crystal Lake, was a long-time teacher in Joliet. Her husband Michael Kazecki has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder. The family lived on Joliet's McDonough Street.

"On August 7th, Becky (Brackenrich) Kazecki tragically died, leaving her 3 boys Roman (11), Jackson (9) and William (5) without their loving mother and leaving them without an active parent," the GoFundMe states.

"Becky was a devoted and compassionate Special Education teacher in Joliet for the past 14 years. She was a beloved sister, cherished aunt and friend to many. Becky grew up in Crystal Lake and graduated from Western Illinois University."

According to the victim's family, the funeral costs, living expenses and other unforeseen costs "are adding up. Becky's sister Sara (Brackenrich) Hutchinson will be overseeing the families interests," the GoFundMe advised.

In less than 24 hours, the fund-raising campaign for Becky's Kazecki's three young sons had already raised $5,730.

One donor commented, "As a fellow district 86 teacher, this is devastating. I can't even image what these kiddos must be going through! My heart breaks for them but I hope that somehow they will make it through this with the help of loving family and friends! God bless you."

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