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Dorena C. “Becky” Schnaus, age 97, of Ireland, Indiana, passed away surrounded by family at 5:52 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Legacy Living in Jasper, Indiana.

Becky was born in Jasper, Indiana, on November 24, 1926, to Martin and Appolonia (Schmitt) Beck.  She married Virgil U. Schnaus on May 1, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana.  He preceded her in death on July 28, 2007.

She was a homemaker who worked on the family farm with her husband, Virgil.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, St. Ann’s Society, Jasper D of I, V.F.W. Post #673 Auxiliary, and the Ireland Sportsman Club

Becky enjoyed playing cards, BINGO, socializing having root beer floats, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are three daughters, Darlene (Mike Tower) Ofer, Marcia (Phil) Knies, and Sheryl (Tom) Tempel, all of Jasper, IN, two sons, Stan (Kathy) Schnaus, and Doug (Brenda) Schnaus, both of Ireland, 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death besides her husband is one son, Joseph Schnaus, one son-in-law, Dennis Ofer, and three brothers, Robert, Eugene, and Ambrose Beck.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Dorena C. “Becky” Schnaus will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time at St. Mary Catholic Church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery Fund, or the Ireland Fire Department.

Online condolences may be made to www.becherkluesner.com.