Rita Darlene Beck, 78 of Earlville, Illinois passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. She was born on February 24, 1948 the daughter of John & Adeline (Heiston) Peterson. Rita married Larry Beck on January 30,1969 & spent 57 years loving each other unconditionally.

Survived by her husband, Larry; granddaughter, Ashley (Matt) Walker; great grandchildren, Olivia, Maddox, & Kohen. A brother Norm (Joan) Peterson, sisters-in-law, Shirlee Hansen, Mary Beck & Linda Peterson, many nieces, nephews, cousins & lots of extra grandchildren along the way.

She worked at CTS Knights in Sandwich where she enjoyed her boss role for 30 years. After her boss career came to an end she then went to babysitting to keep her busy. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and long time friend Chris Loy. She loved sitting in her chair watching the all the different types of birds. Always on the look out for what wildlife she could see. She always followed the grandkids with their sporting events near & far. She looked forward to seeing her grandchildren & all of their friends even though she would surely call everyone by the wrong name.

You could always count on Rita to be there with a smile on her face cheering for you. She was a once in a lifetime person who will be truly missed by everyone that knew her.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Gina Beck, son, Jeff Beck , sister, Luann Acuncius, brother, Melvin Peterson, her parents, John & Adeline Peterson, father & mother in law, John & Ruth Beck.

Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home 

13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404 

Somonauk, IL 60552

815-498-2363