GoFundMe For Slain Joliet Teacher's 3 Young Sons Established

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

Rebecca Kazecki was a long-time teacher in Joliet Public School District 86. Her husband, Michael Kazecki, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder.

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

In less than 24 hours, the GoFundMe to benefit Becky's Kazecki's three young sons 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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