Mary was called to Christ on September 19, 2024 after a 5-year battle with cancer. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert and Linda Becker on March 22, 1993. In 2003, Her family moved to Springfield, Missouri where she graduated from Springfield Catholic High School in 2011. Mary went on to Lindenwood University where she met her future husband Andrew and received a Business Degree in 2015. Mary Elizabeth married Andrew Thomas Odehnal on November 4, 2017 and remained in the St. Louis area. On August 13, 2019, they were blessed with a beautiful baby boy, George Thomas Odehnal. Mary was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She brought Joy to those around her and she never met a stranger. Mary is survived in her death by her husband Andrew Odehnal, son George Odehnal, Parents Bob and Linda (Knight) Becker and her brother Christopher Becker. She is also survived by her In Laws Jerry and Cindy (Chukorin) Odehnal, brother-in-law Eric and Abbie (Brookman) Odehnal, nieces Hannah and Ellie, nephews Daniel and Matthew, sister-in-law Christine Hepburn and niece Shyanne Pencook.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 4:00 until 9:00 pm. and then at St. Joseph Catholic Church 6020 Old Antonia Rd. Imperial, MO 63052 on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 10:00 am until Funeral Mass time at 11:00am. Graveside Service – Shepherd Hills Cemetery in Barnhart, MO following Funeral Mass
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a scholarship fund for George – https://gofund.me/2ff53822 – Fundraiser by Linda Becker : Support George’s Education and Care (gofundme.com)
Dear Odenhal Becker family,
I am so profoundly sorry for your unbearable loss. Your daughter Mary, though I did not get to know her in person, truly appears to have been like a beautiful beam of pure sunshine, and it’s clear that you raised her with such love and care. May she rest in the loving arms of Jesus now and may God send the Holy Spirit to comfort and guide your family at this time.
My heartfelt sorrow for this beautiful warrior.
May the angels escort her to our Heavenly Father as she is made whole again.
Hugs and prayers to all.
Gone too soon,
But what a footprint Mary Becker Odehnal left on so many hearts!
LOVE is FOREVER!
Our deepest condolences,
Terry & Debbie
I only knew Mary for a short time, but in that time I got to know a funny, warm, smart and caring human being and my heart and life are fuller because of her. My condolences and prayers of strength to her family.
Mary, I’ll think of you every time I have Eggs Benedict.
Peace,
Bill Buzan
The most sincere condolences to you and your family, Cindy and Jerry and Andrew.
From your Paradise Landing Friends
My deepest condolences and prayers
To the families
Andrew you and your baby are in my prayers
Stay strong
I’m so sad to hear about the loss of Mary. What a courageous fight she endured. Such a beautiful woman and family. Heartfelt condolences to her family and prayers for the repose of her soul.🙏🏻💙
Our deepest sympathies to the Odehnal/Becker Family. 💐
May you find peace, joy and comfort in your memories of Mary.
Lou and Mickey Jobst
Thinking of you Andrew I am extremely saddened to hear of your loss. May GODs peace be with you and your entire family.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7 (NIV)
Dearest Cindy & Jerry,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are blessed to say we met her and she was always very happy. So very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all.
My deepest sympathy to Mary’s whole family at this difficult time. I, along with many in the Springfield Catholic Schools Community, will hold very special memories of her in my heart. She was such a beautiful, loving and strong person. May God’s peace and comfort surround all of you.
Dear Cindy, Jerry and the Becker family,
Our deepest sympathy to you as you mourn.
May your memories give you comfort.
Peter and Ramona Eppler
St. Paul Parish
So very sorry for your loss. I hope the good times remain in your memory more than the difficult times.
Hugs and prayers for all,
Ann Hayden
My deepest sympathy to the Odehnal and Becker Families.
I pray that every passing day will let in a little more sunshine
to help heal your pain.
God bless you all.
Andrew, Cindy & Jerry, I just heard of this sad news this morning. Andrew, my heart goes out to you. My prayers are with the entire family especially for Andrew & your child.