May God bless you and your...
Barb was and will always be, a Special friend. She has so many special friends. She will be a Angel in Heaven.
I wish we had had one more lunch together...Love you girl..
Pam Scheeringa
May 02, 2019 | Hebron, IN


Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
Apr 17, 1952 – Apr 26, 2019 (Age 67)
Barbara Jean Eckrich, nee Reed, age 67, passed away peacefully Friday, April 26, 2019. Loving wife of Larry Eckrich. Devoted mother of Rod (Julie) Eckrich and Greg (Bridget) Eckrich. Proud gammy of Cash and Izzy Eckrich. Dearest sister of Avis (Dewey), Lee (Jim), Pauline (Andy), Linda, Pam...
Read MoreBarb was and will always be, a Special friend. She has so many special friends. She will be a Angel in Heaven.
I wish we had had one more lunch together...Love you girl..
Pam Scheeringa
May 02, 2019 | Hebron, IN
So sorry to hear of Barb's passing. My brother, Rich Barnes, has posted what I would have also said about Barb. We were a close-knit neighborhood in those days, and the Reed's were special friends of my parents. Prayers sent..
May 02, 2019
I met Barb when she started at NIPSCo we enjoyed many good times with the girls from the General Engineering Department. I sure you will be missed by all your friends and family. Rest in Peace.
Gloria Alexanderson
May 02, 2019 | San Diego, CA

Thinking of the Eckrich Family and sending love and prayers.
KERRIE ADNEY-WALKER
May 02, 2019 | PHOENIX, AZ
Barb was a wonderful and loving friend and coworker. Always a smile and laughing. Will miss her. ❤ Rest In Peace
Barbara Manis
May 02, 2019 | Hammond, IN | Coworker

Neighbors Bill Born and Barb Reed
It seems like just yesterday my sister, Joyce, emailed me with news about your health. Startled to learn today that you are gone.
Barb grew up across the street from our home near Riverside Park. She was always a laughable, fun, active kid who added so much to the memories of our neighborhood.
Her parents were best friends of my parents which meant that we socialized for block parties, basement celebrations, graduation gatherings, and so much more. We didn't need much of a...
Richard Barnes
May 02, 2019 | Hammond, IN
I knew Barb before she was born! Our parents were best friends forever. I babysat her boys as they grew up. Will always miss your happy smile. May you now Rest In Peace. Love, Charlene
Charlene Kammer
May 02, 2019 | Hammond, IN

I am so happy we met...You and my Aunt Shirley are dancing up a storm right now......deepest condolences to your beautiful family...Love Diane Gajewski
Diane Gajewski
April 30, 2019 | Mystic, CT | Friend
A friend of Barbs during high school and after. One word to describe Barb was FUN. Always ready to party and a smile on her face. Heaven is receiving a beautiful angle!
Your friends,
Art and Patti (Press) Beem
Patti Beem
April 30, 2019 | Gulfport, FL | Friend