Murdered Joliet Teacher's Funeral Details Announced

JOLIET, IL - Funeral services are this weekend for Rebecca (Brackenrich) Kazecki, the 38-year-old Joliet Public School District 86 teacher at Gompers Junior High School who police say was beaten to death by her husband, who faces first-degree murder charges. Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, located at 1500 Black Road in Joliet, will have the wake from 1 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 12. The funeral service will take place immediately afterward, and the burial will be private, the funeral home announced.

"Becky was a loving, devoted and selfless mother before anything else. She touched the lives of countless children through her many years of teaching," her obituary notes. "She was a beloved sister, cherished aunt and friend to many. Becky’s absence on earth will be deeply felt but her spirit will remain forever in our hearts."

Friends are urged to make their memorials to Guardian Angel Community Services in Becky’s name. Donations may also be made for the care of Becky’s children to Sara Hutchinson, Blackburn announced.

One of the Joliet school teacher's coworkers wrote the following comments on the funeral home's tribute wall: "Rest in peace Becky. I was fortunate to have you as (a) fellow special ed teacher. When you talked about your boys the love you felt for them could be seen shining in your eyes. I know that you will be very busy watching over them in heaven."

To read Becky Kazecki's obituary, please visit Blackburn Funeral Home's website. (For more information on this and other neighborhood stories, subscribe to Patch to receive daily newsletters and breaking news alerts.)

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