August 13, 2024

Linn County News

Published August 14, 2024

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Bockes, 66, of Mound City, Kan., died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Olathe Medical Center. Becky was born Aug. 28, 1957, in Bryan, Texas, to Cecil Alva and Pattybea (Walsh) Graham. Becky graduated from Hickman Mills High School in Kansas City, Mo., with the Class of 1975. On Sept. 11, 1976, in Kansas City, Mo., Becky married her high school sweetheart, Henry Stuart “Harry” Bockes, Jr.  Becky and Harry loved to ride motorcycles and go camping. Becky particularly enjoyed fishing for crappie and trout. She absolutely loved to read. But her children and grandchildren were the light of her life.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Marci Ann Betts on May 9, 2024; and one step-sister. She is survived by her husband of almost 48 years, Harry; two sons, J.P. (Amanda) Bockes, and Marc (Brie) Bockes; one daughter, Michelle Bockes-Griffin (Danny); two brothers, Cecil Graham, Jr. and George Graham; one sister, Barbara Roland; seven grandchildren, Cailin, Paige, Kolby, Kaleb, Steven, Addison and Aiden; and three great-grandchildren; one step-brother; and one step-sister, and seven step-grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Becky from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Pleasanton Community Center. The family suggests contributions to Rebecca Lynn Bockes Memorial to help defray funeral costs in care of Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box J, Mound City, Kan. 66056. Friends and family may leave online condolences at www.schneiderfunerals.com.