John J. Eckert's Obituary
John J. Eckert, 85, of Columbia, IL, died Monday July 1, 2002, at the Columbia Convalescent Center, Columbia, IL.
He had been a self-employed barber in Dupo, IL, for over 50 yrs. He was a member of Christ Community Church, Columbia, ILMilitary ServiceU.S. Army during WW II, and was a member of the Columbia American Legion Post #581SurvivorsWife: Alyda W. (Wolfmeier) EckertDaughter: Mareda EckertGranddaughter: Ulya EckertBrothers, George (Betty) Eckert, and Philip (Sara) EckertSisters: Bertha Jehling, and Ann Bickel VisitationAt Lawlor Funeral Home on Thursday, July 4, 2002, 4 - 8 p.m.. Funeral ServicesAt Lawlor Funeral Home at 11 a.m., on Friday, July 5, 2002, with Pastor William Groennert, officiating. IntermentEvangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.Memorials In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Children's Hope International Foundation (Cheremhovo Orphanage) 9229 Lackland, St. Louis, MO 63114.
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