A Memorial Service will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger. Inurnment is in St. Jacob's Cemetery, Graettinger. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Anthony (Tony) Bekx, son of Edward Bekx and Juanita Bekx was born March 17, 1994 in Estherville, Iowa. Tony was born with DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11.2), a condition which created many chronic health complications throughout his life.
Tony lived in Graettinger before moving to Keokuk, IA. "Tony was a wonderful son and a gift from God to anyone that crossed his path."
On Monday, August 8, 2016, Tony passed away at Lexington Square Nursing Home in Keokuk.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Juanita of Keokuk; father, Edward of Emmetsburg; maternal grandmother, Doris Hodge (Bob); and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Burton Hines and his paternal grandparents: Riek and Marion Bekx.
Memorials may be made to: 22 Q and You Center, 3401 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104
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