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Margaret Ecker Obituary

Margaret 'Peggy' B. Ecker, passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 16, 2025, in Columbia, MD at the age of 94. Peggy's legacy lives on through her children: Charles Daniel Ecker and partner Kay Eyler and Donald Thomas Ecker and spouse Pamela Ann Ecker. Dan's children include: Brett Ecker and spouse Sara Ecker, with children Daniel, Ella, Luke, and Elizabeth; Ryan Ecker and partner Dan Warner; Megan Carper and spouse Mark Carper, with children Troy and Jordon; Kevin Ecker and fiancé Marialania, with child Furio; Sean Ecker; Ally Ecker Fees and spouse Connor Fees; Casey Ecker; Danny Ecker; and Jackie Ecker. Don's children include: Michael Brooks Ecker and spouse Rachel Preloh Ecker and their daughter Lennon Dorothy Ecker; and Steven Thomas Ecker. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, May 22nd from 5-7pm at HARRY H. WITZKE'S FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. A Graveside Service on Friday, May 23rd at 11am at Meadow Branch Cemetery in Westminster, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy's memory to Gilchrist Center of Howard County or to The Arc of Howard County. For donation information and to write online condolences please visit

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Published by Carroll County Times on May 20, 2025.

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Nancy Smith

May 21, 2025

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. Peggy always made me feel welcome in her home. Nancy Smith

Debra and Randy Barlly

May 21, 2025

Our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs.Ecker. We live in Beaverbrook and remember seeing both Mrs. And Mr. Ecker in their yard, they were so proud of their turtle and totem pole, that continue to bring so much joy to neighbors and visitors.

Karen Poole

May 20, 2025

Thoughts & prayers to the family. I was the flowergirl in her wedding, I was only 4, so I don't remember anything, but I do still have the burgandy velvet dress. My father, Herbert Wright & Peggy were cousins & grew up next to each other, so we did see Peggy & Chuck at some family gatherings & I remember them living at Vetville in Westminster near my aunt & uncle. My aunt Edna Mae Bruce is our last family member; I'm glad she got to visit with Peggy a few weeks ago. Again my Condolences.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home

4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

May

23

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Meadow Branch Cemetery

818 Old Taneytown Rd, Westminster, MD 21158

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4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043

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