Ethel was the beloved daughter of the late Andrew N. Becker and Alma Becker (Victor) Humbert; devoted mother of the late Richard Murphy, Sharon (Robert) Wentz and the late David Murphy; treasured grandmother of Gregg (Mikal Ann Czajkowski) Wentz and the late Scott Wentz; dear sister of the late Andrew (the late Louise) Becker; aunt of Robert (Wendy) Becker; friend to so many, especially Rose Hubert and Eva Foler. Ethel worked as an inspector for Sparklet Devices in St. Louis and had been retired for twenty-five years. Memorials may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.