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Martin Ekstrom Obituary
Martin A. "Marty" Ekstrom, age 85, of Glen Ellyn for 32 years. A proud WWII and Korean War Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of Lois; loving father of Lee (Paula) and Todd (Susan); dear grandfather of Erik (Julie), Tara (Jon)
Shinnick and Jason; great-grandfather of Andrew and Benjamin; fond brother of
Doris (late Edward) Durbin, late Warner and late Lois Arden; uncle of Lynn & Leonard Durbin. Visitation Friday, 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 12 p.m. at The
Leonard Memorial Home, 565 Duane St., Glen Ellyn. Interment Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn. Funeral information:
630-469-0032.
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Robert DeDera
August 6, 2009
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