Chicago, Illinois
CHARLES EDWARD EKLUND, 88, of Fontana, WI and formerly of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully at home. The son of the late Clarence Henry Eklund and Helen Marie Byrnes, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan (nee Jiganti) and son, Jonathan, (fiancée Susan Zick and her daughter Madeline)....
Read MoreDear Joan and Jon:
Lynn andI were out of town and were so sorry to learn about Charlies's death. We remember him fondly from DePaul games and so many train trips downtown. Charlie loved to tease me and loved getting it right back.
What a sweet gentleman.
John McHugh
May 13, 2015
I worked with Charlie at Querrey & Harrow, Ltd. for many years. He was such a gentleman and a humorous man. He also loved his sweets. He will be missed by many. My condolences to Joan, Jon and his entire family. Rest in Peace!
Julia Crews
May 08, 2015 | Cicero, IL
Dear Joan & Jonathan: So very sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sam Abezetian
May 06, 2015 | Park Ridge, IL
I worked as a legal secretary at Querrey & Harrow Ltd. for many years and my desk was by Mr. Eklund's office. He was every bit the gentleman, and it was so nice to know him. My condolences to his wife, son and family. God Speed, Rest in Peace.
Terry Cumpton
May 06, 2015 | Niles, IL
Joan & Jon,
Deepest Sympathy to both of you. Thank you Jon for keeping me informed. It was always my pleasure to stay in touch with Charlie after we left Mt. Carmel.
Joe Piette
May 06, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Karl Kilroy
May 06, 2015 | Glencoe, IL
Charlie was a gentleman even as our profession became more confrontational. I will always remember him for his sense of humor and sweet tooth! My condolences to Joan and Jon. Carmel Cosgrave
May 06, 2015
Jon & Susan - So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May the choirs of angels come to greet him, may they speed him to Paradise, may the Lord enfold him in his Mercy, may he have eternal life.
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Steve and Julie Statz, Sioux Falls, SD
May 06, 2015
