Becky L.

(Christiansen) Firkus

Becky L. Firkus, 66, Johnson Creek, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Meriter Hospital in Madison following complications caused by a major stroke.

She was born on April 24, 1959, in Burlington, the daughter of the late Gus and Joan (Kaebisch) Christiansen. She fondly lived her childhood with her beloved parents and siblings in Racine County while attending Waterford area schools.

Becky married the love of her life Humphrey Firkus on November 12, 1977, at the St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Lake Mills and was a lifelong member there. Since then she had called Jefferson County her home. Humphrey preceded her in death on August 23, 2023.

Becky was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother (Granny), which she always said was her most important accomplishments in life.

She was able to live her dream and worked for many years on dairy farms following in the footsteps of many family generations.

Becky's most cherished time was spent with her family. Two of her favorite activities were crafting and decorating eggs to be shared with family; however baking Christmas cookies and candy was an annual tradition for all to enjoy.

Survivors include her three loving daughters, Victoria (Todd) Berger, Juleane (fiance: Martin White) Firkus, Jessica (fiance: Rad Sanchez) Firkus; nine grandchildren, Brent, Brianna, Lucus (fiance: Aubrey Mueller), Andrew, Paul, Hailey, Mariah, Cody, Colton; five great grandchildren, Lincoln, Maddax, Kingston, Lennax, Luca, and coming in April, Trey; one sister, Shelley (Alan) Mittelstaedt; two sister-in-laws, Patricia (Fran) Riesing, Victoria Schumacher; one brother-in-law, Francis Firkus; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dan Christiansen, Ted Christiansen, Thomas Christiansen in infancy; her grandparents, Gilbert and Esther Kaebisch; other cherished relatives and friends.

A religious memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with Pastor Bruce McKenney presiding at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Visitation begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home until the time of the service.

If desired, memorials made in honor of Becky would be appreciated to the family in care of Jessica Firkus.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Meriter Hospital ICU team for their kind and respectful care of Becky during her last days while here with us on earth.

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