Rita "Pat" Haxel, nee Pence, passed away peacefully at her Crestwood residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Haxel. Devoted mother of Edward (Sheryl) Haxel, Rita Haxel, and Kelly (Greg) Williams. Cherished grandmother of David, Brandon, Kara, and Zachery. Loving sister of Jim (Ginny) Pence, Dale (the late Jere) Pence, Sharon (Richard) Valdez, Elaine (Michael) Bakutis, Kay (the late Robert) Haase, and Judy (Larry) Reimer. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, December 11th from 9:00 A.M. until time of prayers at 12 noon at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery, 4401 W. 111th Street, Chicago.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Support Center (19645 S. LaGrange Avenue, Mokena, IL 60448) or Palos Hospice (15295 W. 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439) would be appreciated.
For more info: (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
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