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John Eklund Obituary
AGE: 55 ? Plainfield
John Edward Eklund, 55, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City after a brief illness. Born in Kansas City, Kansas, he lived in Plainfield for the past ten years. John joined the US Marine Corps in 1974, and served in the USMC Reserves before being discharged in 1980. He was a graduate of Durham Technical Community College in Durham, NC and was most recently employed as a carpenter with Hahr Construction in North Plainfield. He was an active member of the Men's Guild of Grace Episcopal Church in Plainfield; the Plainfield Historical Society; the JJ Gardner Detachment Marine Corp League, Central Jersey Military Vehicle Association and the 54th Viet Nam Living History Group.
He is survived by his wife, Reverend Carolyn Eklund, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church; his sister, Agnes Forson; his brother, Patrick; his mother-in-law, Carol M. Floersch; brother and sister-in-laws, Robert and Ronda Hassig, Marilyn Obee, and Amy and Dale Vestal; and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Andrea Obee, and Abby and Coulter Vestal.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at Grace Episcopal Church, at the corner of Seventh St. & Cleveland Ave., on Sunday at 3 P.M, officiated by the Right Reverend George Councell, Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions to Grace Episcopal Church, 600 Cleveland Ave., Plainfield, NJ 07060 or the National Marine Corp Museum (www.usmcmuseum.org). Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home in Fanwood. For additional information or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.fanwoodmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Eklund
March 8, 2011
Sorry to hear of your loss. It had been many years since I had seen John, but was glad for the summer he had spent time with his Uncle Clifford and cousins, Danny and Earl Capp.. John and his brother,Pat became our cousins too. God Bless! GG Kitchel Oshel
March 5, 2011
I will dearly miss John. I became friends at a Vietnam Guntrucker reunion. I enjoyed talking to him about carpentry, the Jersey Crew, and the marines. There will be a huge hole in mine and Meva's heart at our next reunion.Our heart and sympathy goes out to Carolyn and his family. RIP John.
John and Meva Dodd, Hinesville Va.
March 4, 2011
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's death. I was a classmate of his at Ward High School. I always enjoyed his great sense of humor and company. Sending my
prayers for strength and comfort during this time. God bless. Rose (Chop) Powell Hemphill, Texas
Tom Sutlick
March 3, 2011
I met John when we were 15,working at Boy Scout camp that summer. We ran around for years after that up till he went in the Marines.I had some great times with John and am very sad to hear of his passing.My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Andrea Kee
March 3, 2011
My deepest condolences to Rev. Carolyn and family. I was serving on the board of the Historical Society of Plainfield with John. The last time we covered the door together during a tour we were able to chat a bit. He will be missed. May God comfort you during this time.
March 3, 2011
Dear Carolyn,
We are thinking of you and your family. So sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of your visit to Germany and the good times we had together in Schwäbisch Hall at your family reunion and the chicken dinner. Ingrid (Huntsville, AL)
Newt Martin
March 3, 2011
Dear Carolyn,
Our hearts are filled with loss and sadness.
I remember John's laughter and happiness he brought to all.
My condolences to you and to all his friends and family, and I know that his fine qualities in this life will serve him well in God's house.
Don and Irene Bell
March 2, 2011
Carolyn,
So very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and alot of fun to be around. He will be sorely missed. Semper Fi.
God Bless.
Kathy (Harris) Serrano
March 2, 2011
Dear Carolyn,
My deepest sympathy. I went to grade school and high school with John. We met at our St. Benedict's 40 year grade school reunion in 2009. I am so very sorry to hear of John's death. He was such a nice guy. You are in my prayers, as is John. Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord.
March 2, 2011
Carolyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time.
Julie Hammond Temm
Robin Gates
March 2, 2011
Dear Carolyn and family,
I am so sad to hear of John's passing and extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. John was a very skilled carpenter who did some beautiful work in my house when he worked for Plainfield Restoration. I got to know him well during that time and will miss not seeing him anymore around the neighborhood. He was a really good person and I always enjoyed my conversations with him. I am so sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
Robin Gates
William Breitenstein
March 2, 2011
To a High School friend. Many prayers!
The Rev. Monroe Freeman
March 2, 2011
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I am indeed saddened by the death of your beloved husband John. He was a kind man and a talented carpenter. May your precious memories help to sustain you in the days ahead.
Rest eternal grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul now rest in peace and rise in glory. Amen.
Love and peace,
Monroe
GEORGE COOPER
March 2, 2011
I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH JOHN--HE WAS A GOOD GUY-I WILL SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS----SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS---GOD BLESS
March 2, 2011
Carolyn and Family,
My deepest condolences to your families. May your faith sustain you through this difficult time and the times to come.
Nancy Scott
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