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Sally Eklund Obituary

Sally Strothman Eklund, 80, of Northfield, passed away January 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Roger Pearce Eklund; loving mother of Christopher (Tetyana), Peter and Kathryn (Charles) Wise; proud grandmother of Julia Eklund, Virginia Wise, George Wise and Anna Eklund; dear sister of John (Dana) Strothman. Sally loved her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, was a docent at the Art Institute and was active in the Junior League of Chicago. She was a member of The Woman's Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northfielders' Garden Club and Kenilworth Garden Club. Services will be held at St. James the Less Church in Northfield on Friday, February 21st at 4:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sally S. Eklund Memorial Fund, St. James the Less Church, 550 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL 60093. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp, 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Feb. 9, 2014.

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Barbara and Tom Wick

February 21, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Katie and all of Sally's family and friends. Sally was a delightful person to know and always fun to be with. We shared many good times, especially when the children were young.

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