Becca was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on January 3, 1979, while her father was stationed there during his military service. During her early years, she moved frequently, including a period living in Germany with her father, mother, and two older sisters. Her family eventually settled in Philip, South Dakota, where she spent most of her childhood.
At age 17, Becca moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she met the father of her first child, Brett. When she was 19, she returned to Philip with Brett and began attending Black Hills State University, studying psychology for several semesters. However, the move proved to be challenging, as she struggled with limited support. She ultimately returned to Philip, where she received help from her family.
During this time, Becca worked as a CNA at Scotchman Living Center and became certified as an EMT-Basic, committed to helping the residents of Philip and Haakon County. Unfortunately, it was during this period that she began to struggle with opioid use. After injuring her back, she was prescribed oxycodone for pain management. However, the medication was insufficient, and as a CNA with access to other medications, she began misusing drugs, leading to a fentanyl addiction that would follow her for the rest of her life.
Her addiction led to legal trouble, including a four-month prison sentence for theft of fentanyl from the nursing home where she was employed. Becca sought help through rehabilitation multiple times, but her ongoing medical challenges—including 11 back surgeries and other health issues—meant she continued to be prescribed opioids. Despite these prescriptions, her pain was rarely adequately managed, and she turned to alternative, often dangerous, methods to obtain relief.
This cycle continued for years. Despite the efforts of her husband, Mark Krebs, who encouraged her to seek counseling and return to rehab, Becca was unable to break free from her addiction.
In February 2025, following an encounter with law enforcement, Becca was arrested. Tragically, she was found deceased in her jail cell at the Clay County Jail on February 8, 2025. Her death was ruled a suicide by hanging, with contributing factors listed as major depressive disorder and fentanyl abuse.
Becca will never be forgotten. Her life, though marked by struggle, was also filled with a deep desire to care for others and moments of profound love and connection.ory will live on forever!
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