In Memory of Becky Schluter

MACOMB, Ill. – The Western Illinois Athletic Department mourns the loss of a staff member. Becky Schluter, an administrative assistant since 2012, passed away Saturday after a two-year battle with cancer.

"Becky was an incredible asset to the athletics department. Her cheerful demeanor, sense of humor and kindness will be greatly missed. The entire department sends their sincere condolences to her family, including husband, Keith, and two daughters, Erin and Madelyn," said Deputy Director of Athletics Matt Tanney.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015 at St. Paul's Catholic Church with Monsignor Richard Pricco officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church. The Christian Wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, following the visitation at the church.

During her time in Athletics, Schluter worked with all members of the department – staff, coaches and student-athletes and she will be greatly missed.

"We are saddened with the loss of Becky. She was a valuable member of our athletic department family and will be greatly missed," said Athletic Director Tommy Bell. "Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to Keith, Erin, Madelyn and the entire family."

Her obituary is courtesy of Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.

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Rebecca "Becky" Schluter, 53, of Macomb, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family after a two year battle with cancer.

She was born on March 19, 1961 in Carthage the daughter of Edward Lawrence and Hilda Arlene Kirchner Schutte. She married Keith Schluter on November 29, 1980 in Carthage. He survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Erin and Madelyn Schluter, both of St. Louis, Missouri; her mother Hilda Schutte of Macomb; parents-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy Schluter of Quincy; four sisters, Theresa (Mike) Brierton, Cecilia (Kenny) Stienkamp, Kathleen (Mike) Lenihan and Linda (Mark) Bastian; brothers, Ralph (Becky) Schutte and Larry (Mary) Schutte; sisters-in law, Carolyn Schutte and Karen (David) Janssen; brother-in-law, Kent (Wendy) Schluter; eleven nieces and eleven nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Schutte and one brother, Harold Schutte.

Becky grew up in Augusta and graduated from Southeastern High School. She attended John Wood Community College in Quincy for one year where she recieved a secretarial certificate. She worked at March and McMillan for about one year and then at WIU in the registration office for five years. In 1986, she left the workplace to be a happy stay at home mom for 18 years. After short stays with Flack, McRaven and Stephens Law firm and Ryan Johnson Country Insurance. She finished her work career at WIU Athletics office.

She was a member of the St. Paul's Catholic Church in Macomb and the WIU Leatherneck Club. She really enjoyed walking her two dogs, decorating and remodeling her house and landscaping her yard.

Memorials may be made to the St. Paul's School library or the McDonough County Humane Society.

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