December 25, 1934 – August 5, 2025
Stella Mae Beck, the daughter of Francis and Martha (Walters) Groshens, was born December 25, 1934, in Alpha, MN. Stella passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at the Avera Holy Family Hospital in Estherville, Iowa, at the age of 90 years.
She graduated from Sherburn High School in 1952.
Stella was employed at Berkley as a LabTech for 35 years.
On November 12, 1976, she was united in marriage to Charlie Beck Sr.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Estherville. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and crocheting, especially for her great-grandchildren.
Left to cherish Stella’s memory are her children, Pamella Whitters (Dr. Michael), Roberta Utley, Cindy Hannagan (Ed), Tammy Lair (Russel), 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren, brother, Arnold Groshens, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, parents. Francis and Martha (Walters) Groshens, son, Daniel Foster (Libby), two brothers, Eldon and Duane, and son-in-law, Dave Utley.
Visitation
Friday, August 8, 2025
at 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel-Estherville
401 North 7th Street
ESTHERVILLE, IA
Service
Friday, August 8, 2025
at 11:00AM
Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel-Estherville
401 North 7th Street
ESTHERVILLE, IA
henryolsonfuneral.com