Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Beloved wife of Lester Blake for over 53 years; loving mother of Mary Blake and Samantha (Mike) Kurtzeborn; adoring grandmother of Ricky Cohen, Joseph (Carissa) and Cynthia Hellon, Michael (Abbi) and Moriah Kurtzeborn and the late Alexander Blake; cherished great-grandmother of Caden, Ariana, Alexander, Colton, Liam, Nathan, John and Harper; dear sister of Susan (Jim) Crossen, Cathy (Chuck) Stephens, Matt (Kathi) Dresner and Bruce (Kay) Dresner; dear niece of Veronica (Ed) McCormack and the late Gale (surviving Ginger) Wessling; dear sister-in-law of Lee (John) Whisman, Glenna (Larry) Boschert, Donna (Dave) Vagedes, Scott (Lynn) Blake and the late Michael Blake. Our dearest aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many.
Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Friday, August 22 at 9:15 am. to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for 10:00 am. Mass. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions to Lion’s Club of Richwoods, Mo. or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept our sympathy on the passing of Becky. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Roger & Kathy Rimkus
We are so sorry for your families loss. You are all in out prayers.
Beyond the body, beyond the sun and stars, past everything you see and yet somehow familiar, is an arc of golden light that stretches as you look into a great and shining circle.
And all the circle fills with light before your eyes.
The edges of the circle disappear and what is in it is no longer contained at all.
The light expands and covers everything, extending to infinity forever shining and with no break or limit anywhere.
Within it everything is joined in perfect continuity.
Nor is it possible to imagine that anything could be outside, for there is nowhere that this light is not.
Leave the world of death behind and return quietly to Heaven. There is nothing of value here & everything of value there.
A Course In Miracles
I didn’t know Becky so well as an adult but I have many memories of exploring the giant (to me) yard and house on Illinois Street. My mom and dad would play cards with Matt and Delores and us kids would have a high old time together.
My condolences to the family.
We love you guys and know how had this is for Lester and the rest of you.
God, please shine your love.and grace on this family. Amen
Anyone who knew my cousin Becky knows that she is with Jesus, and surrounded by family and friends. And dancing with Uncle Vinny! God’s blessings on the Blake family to ease the pain of their loss. Our love to all of you. Rusty and Valerie.
So sorry to hear of Becky‘s passing. Sending love and prayers to the entire family, especially Barb and Linda. 🙏🙏🙏
Even through her cancer battle, Becky had a smile that would light up a room. As she realized she was losing this battle with cancer, she hoped that what she had gone through would help someone else’s cancer journey. She is our beloved cousin. We will miss her dearly.
Very sorry for your loss Sam and family Becky was always a fun loving person to work with. Always had a smile on her face if she didn’t run. Praying for your whole family Sam!!
As kids of Matt, Jim and Norma we shared many great family birthdays, holidays and every day get togethers through the years.
Not many people today have what we experienced growing up having such close family ties.
Love always,
Sorry to hear of Becky’s passing..I worked with her at Children’s hospital and we had a lot of fun.
Sorry to hear of Becky passing…we had lot of fun working together at Children’s Hospital . Safe travels my friend
Our heartfelt condolences to the Blake and Dresner families! Becky’s smile and personality lit up a room!
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends! Gone too soon! RIP !
Love and prayers to the family,
Terry and Debbie Domian
So very sorry for your loss Mary. But we both know that she is in a better place and no more pain and suffering. Sending Hugs to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Brennan
Thanks Chuck. She was pretty amazing!
I am very sorry to hear about Becky passing
I felt very lucky to have worked with her at Children’s but also considered her a friend.
I was so sorry to hear of Becky’s passing. She fought a hard battle with cancer. She will be missed by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sam,
I am so so sorry to hear about Becky. She was such an amazing woman. She had the answers to everybody’s questions, kept our principals in line and always was so happy. I always enjoyed her family stories and know how much you will all miss her. I hope the gathering of all your family will bring you comfort. She was so loved by so many. I’m sending you heartfelt hugs and prayers for all of you as you gather together and celebrate a life well lived.