Obituary

NEWTON - Donna M. Becker, 72, died on Wednesday (April 25, 2012) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Wichita to Gustav and Anna (Auernheimer) Pankratz. Donna enjoyed cats, shopping and spending time with her loving family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Becker of the home; daughter, Dana and her husband, Ted Phillips of Augusta; son, David and his wife, Lisa DeWitt of Cibolo, Texas; stepdaughter, Brenda Becker of Wichita; brother, Dulane and his wife, Ann Pankratz of Overland Park; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Brock Phillips. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel in Newton. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Newton. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sunlight Children’s Advocacy and Rights Foundation or the Caring Hands Humane Society, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.