Valaura Louise Becvar Obituary (1932

VaLaura Louise Becvar, age 80, of New Buffalo died Friday, June 8, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. VaLaura was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Chikaming Township, Mich., to Ralph and Agetha Brown, who precede her. She was a part of St. Mary's of the Lake Altar Society in New Buffalo, Women's Auxiliary 169 of New Buffalo and Ladies of Orak Oriental Band. She crocheted baby blankets for St. Anthony's Hospital. She loved playing bingo and going to the casino. She is survived by her husband, Miles Becvar, Sr. of New Buffalo; son, Miles "Bob" Becvar of Galien; two daughters, Beth (Butch) Funkhouser of Galien and Tammy (Marty) Vouri of Michigan City, Ind.; five grandchildren - Rob, Kenny, Scott, Kari and Heidi; three great-grandchildren - Mary, Alex and Madelyn; and two sisters, Verneita "Teda" Kurina and Claudia Ostrowski. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary; and a daughter-in-law, Kay; five brothers - Victor, Vincent, Vernon, Virgil and Van; and seven sisters - Viola, Vera, Vivian, Velma, Verilla, Victoria and Verniece. A Celebration of Life service will start as 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at New Buffalo American Legion Post 169. Arrangements are by Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan.