Kenosha – Eric Garth Beckman, age 57, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully in his sleep, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Eric was born in Kent, WA on November 14, 1964 to Marvin and Sharon (nee: Berg) Beckman. He was a 1983 graduate of West Chicago Community High School. On July 8, 1989 on Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Jill Faith (nee: MacLeod).

With profound faith in God, Eric was employed by Moody Bible Institute for over 34 years. For the past few years, he was the donor representative and estate planning specialist with Far East Broadcasting Co., a Christian radio network.

Eric was a proud and faithful member of Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church in Lake Villa, IL, where he had served as an elder and on the council. He enjoyed coin collecting, fishing, home improvements, photography, and appreciated the beautiful scenic views from their home on Lake Michigan. Above all, Eric was all about his family and treasured the times spent with all of his loved ones.

Surviving are his loving wife of nearly 33 years, Jill; their children, Peter (Emily) Beckman, Heather Beckman, Rachel (Francis) Sajja and Allison Beckman; dad & mom, Marvin & Sharon Beckman; brother, Carl (Kathleen) Beckman; sisters, Amy (Aydin) Sekili and Melissa Beckman; Jill's dad & mom, Leroy & Joyce MacLeod; brother-in-law, Allan (Jennifer) MacLeod; sister-in-law, Heidi MacLeod; nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family and friends. Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Beckman, Jr.

Services will be held at Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church (43 W. Grass Lake Rd., Lake Villa, IL  60046) on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery – Antioch, IL. Visitation will be at the church on Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. For those who wish to witness the service via livestream on Thursday at 11 am, please use the following link: https://boxcast.tv/view/eric-beckman-memorial-service-zbavmdhrqegvjzfnuksv . Memorials to "Far East Broadcasting Co." have been suggested. Also, in memory of Eric, offer a kind deed to someone in need.