Kellen Becker, 21 months old, passed away Saturday, November 12th, 2005, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Racine. Born in Milwaukee on February 15, 2004, he was the son of Todd and Laura (Potenziani) Becker. Kellen was challenged and had a cherubic smile. He loved and cherished his brother Hunter. He enjoyed his swing and being outside. Everyone will remember his wave good bye. Surviving are his parents and brother, Hunter Becker of Bristol; his maternal grandparents, Raymond C. and Mary Lou Potenziani of Kenosha; paternal grandmother, Jane H. Becker of Bristol; his aunts, Dawn (Brian) Boley of Palmyra, Linda (Anthony) Ceschin of Kenosha, Lisa (Scott) Cihak of Kenosha, and Susan (Keith) Kohlmeier of Colorado; great-aunts, Lucille Becker and Kay Becker, both of Bristol; his great-grandmother, Evelyn Sacco of Kenosha; and many other great-aunts, great-uncles, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Edward J. Becker; maternal great-grandparents, Gratz and Lucille Potenziani, Joseph Croce and Mike Sacco; and paternal great-grandparents, Herbert and Helen Becker and Everett and Alneta Schroeder. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 16th, at 10:30 am at Proko Funeral Home. Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 am at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment to follow at St. Scholastica Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Proko Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the family would be appreciated. The family would like to thank all of the Doctors, Nurses and Staff of Milwaukee Children's Hospital for their kindness, all the drivers at Lenon Bus Company and the staff and parents at the Pleasant Prairie Renaissance School.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
LaTanya Dozier
My name is LaTanya, and I recently read about your loss. I too have lost loved ones in death, and know the pain that comes with such a loss. I wanted to take a moment to send you some words of comfort.I am a bible student, and have learned much about the subject of death. The bible teaches that death is an enemy, not something that God uses to bring individuals to himself in heaven. At 1 Corinthians 15:26 it says:
Doris Van Dresser (Tiny)
Todd,Laura and Grandma Jane; I am so sorry for your loss, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was unable to attend the sevices due to a medical problem, but know I am thinking of you and asking God to bless all of you. Caringly, "Tiny"
Lawson Pride
Todd and Laura,Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious son Kellen. I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.Lawson
Deanna , Jeff & Chase Goodwin
Dear Laura, Todd & Hunter: We are so deeply saddened to hear of Kellen's passing. Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, and hope that you find peace in your lives after such loss. From the day we met Kellen at PPRS, we knew he was a special little guy... with a whole lot of love around him! As the parents of a young child ourselves, our hearts ache for you. We'll always cherish having known Kellen. And as Chase grows older and we reminisce over class photos from PPRS, we'll be sure to point him out and tell Chase what a special friend Kellen was. May God bless and keep Kellen and watch over your family. With love, Deanna, Jeff & Chase Goodwin
Maria Shirmohammadi
Lord, please remove all the sorrow and grief Todd Becker and his family feel. Heal the pain they feel in their hearts and help them trust You more. Fill the empty place in their hearts with more of Your Spirit. I ask this in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.Maria Shirmohammadi
Yolanda vanOost
Dear Todd and Family,I was deeply saddened to hear about Kellens passing. My family and I will be keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.With Deepest Sympathy,Yolanda vanOost
Paul, Laurie, Anthony & Joshua Willems
Dear Todd & Laura,I just got the news last night. I'm so sorry to hear about the special child that God had given to you and took back into His arms. We've been praying everyday for you. Its hard to understand at times I know but God is in control of all that happens in our lives. I know that your baby Kellen & our baby Christian are now in the arms of our precious savior the Lord Jesus Christ. He will continue to comfort you during this difficult time. Hold on to your faith and know that you are in our daily prayers. Some day when we return to heaven we'll have our children running to us to hold them in our arms once again with pure joy and no sorrow in our hearts. What a glorious day that will be. If there is anything else that we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. We love you guys. May the love of God draw close to you as you draw close to Him. God Bless you and your families.With great sympathy and love,Paul, Laurie, Anthony, Joshua and Christian.
Kurt Wundsam
Todd and Family:I know God will comfort you during the difficult road ahead.Kurt Wundsam
Erin Jarosiewicz
Todd, Laura, and HunterIt is with deep sadness that I send this to you. Kellen was a beautiful child who unfortunately has left too soon. I can not begin to imagine your pain and sorrow, but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and continued prayers. May God bless you and help you through this difficult time.
Maureen O\
Dear Todd and family,My deepest sympathy goes out to you at this most difficult time. I've been where you are and I understand what you're going through. Hold on to your faith. You will question God and why this happened but your faith in God will help get you though this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Sincerely,Maureen O'Toole
Brent Osland
Todd & Laura I'm so sorry for your loss. I have no concept of how painful it must be lose a child, let alone after such a long and hard fight. My thoughts are most definitely with you as you try to get through this trying time. I can only hope that over time the pain you feel from the loss can be overtaken by memories of his smile and the love you shared with him.
Laura Horak
May the grace of God be with you in this terrible time of loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Todd and Laura and to your whole family. May you find the strength to get through this. Take care and God Bless!
Grover Thomas
To Todd and his Family,I am using this method of sending my condolences because I am traveling and unable to get a card to you on a timely basis. I want to express my condolences on the loss of your son. I know it is the ultimate sorrow and my heart and prayers go out to you.While I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child, I have lost a family member I loved dearly and so I learned through that loss that there is really nothing others can do at this time to help you. But I also learned that just knowing you are in peoples thoughts and prayers brings some small comfort and so I wanted to send this.The journey of healing is long and difficult for us when we lose a loved one. My wish for you is that your journey will be accompanied by the realization that you have so many family and friends praying for you and keeping you in their hearts. As hard as it may be to believe now, I learned from my own loss that over time your pain will gradually diminish and you will be left with some wonderful memories of times gone by. I hope that time comes for you sooner rather than later.I wish all of you peace. Grover
Mike, Brenda and Shane Reinhard
We are so extremely sad and sorry to hear about little Kellen. We are in site #5 at the campground and I got to hold Kellen this summer. Our prayers are with all of you at the most trying and heartwrenching time. Please accept our sympathy and know our thoughts are with you.God bless little Kellen.Mike, Brenda and Shane Reinhard
Jessica Kramer
Dear Laura and Todd,I am truly sorry about your loss. Kellen was a special boy and a joy to all of our lives. He truly was a miracle I want you to know that I am praying for you every chance I get. I also would like to let Hunter know that I really feel for him and I want him to know that he is on my mind and in my heart always. You are all in my heart and always will be. Again I am very sorry for you loss.Love,Jessica Kramer
Robert, Denise and Caroline Pope
Dear Laura, Todd, Hunter and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am heartbroken for all of you. Please know that your cousins are thinking of you and sending loving prayers. Sincerely, Denise, Robert and Caroline Pope, Springfield, Illinois.
Sheila (Ingram) Schroeder
Dear Jane and family...I just want you to know that I am sincerely sorry for your great loss of a beautiful child. You have my deepest sympathy. "One of the ways we receive comfort in our loss is by knowing all that our loved one has gained of the Lord." May His precious promise bring you comfort in this difficult time. I will be remembering you in prayer, and trusting you'll know the special love and comfort that only God can give. Love and prayers, Sheila
Melody Canak
Dear Todd and Laura,My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Melody Canak
Brigd and Steve Hawlitzky
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this extremely difficult time. Try to hold dear to your hearts the knowledge that your precious son has now found peace with GOD. In the future it will become easier for you to embrace the joy that Kellen brought to your lives even though it was too brief. Ours thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family. GOD Bless.
Lynda Schluter
Todd & Laura,It is with great sorrow I send this message of condolence to you and your families. Kellen was a brave little boy and fought the good fight. He is at peace now and although his life on earth was far to short he touched many people with his love and bravery. He is your angel in heaven now and will always be in your hearts and minds. My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to you and your families today in your great loss of your precious little son, Kellen. May the comfort of God, family, friends surround you in the days to come and bring you peace. In deepest Sympathy, Lynda
Karen Bollinger
Todd and Laura, I cannot begin to express my sadness when I heard about the death of your son. May his love shine down on you to confort you during this time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Karen Bollinger
The Lewis Family ( Friends@ Pleasant Prairie Renaissance School)
Our family's prayers are with your family during this sad time. Kellen was a beautiful and loving boy. He will be sadly missed by his fellow classmates. Love and Prayers are with you,The Lewis Family
Scott Massie
My sincere condolences to the whole family. Your family will be in my prayers tonight.
Donna Krause
Todd, Laura, Hunter and Family,I am deeply saddened by the loss of your little one.He was blessed with a wonderful family and gave you all much happiness in the short time he was with you, but God must have needed another angel.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Donna
Sheryl Hatcher
Todd,With my deepest sympathy I am writing this to you. Your strength throughout Kellen's illness has been extraordinary. To be as happy and cheerful at work with everything else you've endured is truly amazing. All my best thoughts to you and your family at this of time of heartache. Sheryl Hatcher
Gretchen Bowers
I am truly sorry for your loss. I wish I had some magic words. There is nothing anyone can say to help with your pain, but there are many people that are there to help you.
Stacy Barbosa
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to all of you in your time of need. All of you will be in my prayers.Sincerely,Stacy
Betty Brooks
Dear Todd and Laura,It was with great sadness, that I read my email this morning, and learned of the passing of Kellen. I have thought and thought of the right words to send, but I am at a loss. Please know, that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Keep your faith strong and lean on one another for stength. In Christian love.Betty and Forest Brooks
Judy Levin
Dear Todd:I was so very sorry to hear about Kellen this morning. Words are so very insufficient thoughts and prayers are with you and for you and your family.Judy
Paula Bures
Todd,My prayers are with you and your family during this time. No words can express my heartfelt sympathy. May God be with you and yours.. Paula
Marjorie A. Schmidt
My deepest sympathy in the loss of little Kellean. It is very hard to loose a Child, but talking helped me, when I lost my Daughter Pamela. But remember she is not gone she is just away for a time, till we all join her later in a much better place. God Bless Kellean in her travel to heaven. God Bless all her remaining family in dealing with her loss. It is not easy to deal with a childs death when we always think they should outlive us. God Bless you all.