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Charles Eklund Obituary
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). A World War II veteran, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Born on the south side of Chicago, he graduated from St. Brenden's Catholic School, Mount Carmel High School, DePaul University and DePaul University School of Law, where he was the editor of the Law Review. Charlie retired as a senior partner of the law firm Querrey and Harrow Ltd, in Chicago. Over the years he was a member of the Illinois State Bar, Cook County Bar, Chicago Bar, Southwest Suburban Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar, Walworth County Bar Association, and the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Council. He served on numerous boards including Resurrection Medical Center, Light a Lamp Foundation, Park Ridge Country Club, Big Foot Country Club and the Abbey Yacht Club. An avid golfer, Charlie also enjoyed boating, trap shooting and spending time with his family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 7 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Toynton's Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St. (just east of Rt. 14), Walworth. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 A.M., on Friday at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, 137 Dewey Ave., Fontana, WI. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Lake Geneva. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, Illinois 60029-0331. For more information call Toynton's Walworth Funeral Home 262-275-2171To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Eklund
May 13, 2015
Dear 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
Julia Crews
May 8, 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!
Sam Abezetian
May 6, 2015
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.
Terry Cumpton
May 6, 2015
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.
Joe Piette
May 6, 2015
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.
Karl Kilroy
May 6, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
May 6, 2015
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 6, 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
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