Rebecca L. Hamilton

July 22, 1951 - April 2, 2015

Rebecca L. “Becky” Hamilton Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2015 surrounded by family at her late Minooka residence at the age of 63 years. Born in Joliet, IL the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (nee Gaydos) Speckman. Becky is survived by her husband of 33 years, Paul Hamilton; loving mother of Carla Witte and husband Darryl of Lee, IL and Keith (Tracey White) Piskur of St. Cloud, MN; adored grandmother of Ellen, Emerson, Evelyn and Audrey Witte; fond sister of Jodine (Stanley Tharp) Speckman of Chicago, IL and Harry Speckman and wife Jane of Belvidere, IL also left her cherish her memory are special niece, Jennifer and nephew; Tom. Becky was a 1969 graduate of Joliet West High School. She had a fulfilling career as a Physical Therapist and was employed by United Cerebral Palsy of Will County and Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Determined to enjoy what was most important to her Becky retired in 2008 so that she could spend time with her precious grandchildren, enjoy the cabin in Mercer, WI with her beloved husband, plant in her perennial garden and play with her 2 sable blue merle border collies. Services for Rebecca L. Hamilton will be held privately. For those who wish, memorial donations in Rebecca’s name may be directed to the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to The Maple Funeral Home. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com