Marcellus "Marc" Eckert's Obituary
Marcellus "Marc" Anthony Eckert, 81 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away on July 12, 2011. He was born in North Dupo, IL, the son of the late Edward and Irene (Masserang) Eckert. He had worked at Midwest Rubber Co., Sauget, IL, as a Superintendent, had been a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Columbia, IL, and the U.S. Army Reserves. He was married to Jean Ann (Gummersheimer) Eckert, who survives him. They were married on June 12, 1954, at Columbia, IL.
VisitationSaturday, July 16, 2011 9:00 am - 11:00 amLawlor Funeral Home
Memorial ServicesSaturday, July 16, 2011, 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomePastor Bob Goddard, officiating
Gift of RemainsWashington University Medical SchoolSaint Louis, MO
Memorial ContributionsHospice of Southern Illinois, 305 So. Illinois St., Belleville, Il 62220,American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062,or St. Paul United Church of Christ, 127 N. St. Paul, Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsWife, Jean Ann V. Eckert of Columbia, ILDaughter, Gina (Terry) Payne of Cape Girardeau, MODaughter, Marcia (Kirt) Sheer of Imperial, MOSon, Mark (Penny) Eckert of Lawrence, KSGrandchildren, Becky (Jon) Rose, Tyler Payne, Tia Newcom, and Allison and Katie Eckert Great-Grandchild, Taleya Christisen Sister, Doris (Bob) Reece of Millstadt, ILSisters-In-Law, Iona Juengling, and Evelyn Stumpf Brother-In-Law, Harvey RiesOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death BySister, Helen (Lee) StahlmannSister-In-Law, Marion RiesBrothers-In-Law, Kenneth Stumpf, and James Juengling Nephew, Steven Stahlmann
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