Photo courtesy of Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home - Evendale/Blue Ash
Jan 7, 1938 - Dec 22, 2025
Olga: you will be remembered always. It was a pleasure to spend time with you during PrimeTime Group. You are gone but not forgotten.
Luis and Flor Yataco
January 02, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | Friend
You couldn't know Olga without loving her. I met her and Phil through the Old Dominion Postcard Club - and her collecting "Clapsaddles". Our friendship really grew through our shared Czech heritage. In 2011, when the Uzels celebrated the 100th anniversary of our family coming to the U.S., she helped us learn several traditional Czech songs which we sang at our Family Reunion. That grew into a group called the Czech Singers, with Olga as our Director. She led us in song at every Virginia...
MIKE UZEL
December 30, 2025 | Chester, VA | Friend
Olga´s bears
There’s not enough room for all I’d like to say. Olga was a precious sister in the Lord and she radiated Christ in her life in so many ways. How can we forget her thousands of bears sent all over the world to cheer young and old and let folks know they were loved. It was always a pleasure learning from her and when there was a need for mentoring and comforting, she was on it! She was an excellent listener and shared stories that brought one eager to learn more. She will always be with us in...
Kathy Basaldua
December 29, 2025 | N. Dinwiddie, VA | Friend
Mrs. Eckman was a beautiful, God serving lady. She shared her faith in everything she did. I will always remember her laugh, she would light up a room with that laugh & light! I look forward to seeing her again when we reunite. Sending love to all her family!!
Robin Klein
December 26, 2025 | Midlothian, VA | Friend
Olga was an inspiration to us. She always greeted us with her friendly smile. Her faith in Christ was foremost to her. She was an encouragement to us and many others. We look forward to seeing her in Heaven.!!.
Dan and Amanda Lowther
December 26, 2025 | Fairfield, OH | Friend
Olga Henrietta Eckman (nee Benesh) passed away on the afternoon of December 22, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents, Anton and Olga (nee Prachenska) Benesh who immigrated from the Czech Republic.
Olga was preceded in death by her late husband, Philip L. Eckman. The two were high school sweethearts. She was the loving Mother and extraordinary Grandmother to her three children, Mark Eckman, Joanna Nee, and Peter Eckman, and their families. Dear sister of Anna Eisner and Georgiana Krzyminski.
Olga graduated from Eastern Michigan University before beginning her career in education as a First-Grade teacher. During his career with the U.S. Army, Philip and their family relied upon Olga’s support and encouragement throughout many relocations and assignments.
During her lifetime, Olga maintained her steadfast faith. She exuded optimism, perseverance, encouragement and leadership. She was a lifelong learner and pursued deeper understanding of many topics. She was an avid hobbyist and master embroiderer. She represented her Czech heritage in the community and spoke fluent Czech. She also enjoyed her time spent with her friends in her Primetime Seniors Group.
Visitation will be from 2 PM until the time of service at 3 PM Friday, January 2nd at Mihovk-Rosenacker Funeral Home, 10211 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241. Dinner will be served afterwards.
Memorial contributions in Olga’s honor are suggested to HOPE Worldwide through their website, www.hopeww.org
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