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Timothy Eckley Obituary
Timothy P. (Tim) Eckley
April 27, 1959 – May 1, 2023
Tim Eckley, 64, of Glenwood, Iowa, died Monday, May 1, 2023, at home. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Tim was born on April 27, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Joseph and Margaret (Roach) Eckley. He moved to Fremont, Nebraska, in 1964. He graduated in 1977 from Fremont Senior High School.
He married Ann Leichleiter in 1983; they later divorced. He married LaVonda Isenbart on Sept. 25, 2016.
He enjoyed fishing, golfing and riding his motorcycle in his younger years. He spent most of his life in the automobile industry.
Tim is survived by: wife, LaVonda; sons, Brad Gnuse (Jennifer Edens) of Omaha, Nebraska, and Bill Eckley (Lindsay Martin) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Beth Eckley (Randy Ross) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; stepsons, Joseph (Holly) Isenbart of Glenwood, Iowa, and Justin (Vanna) May of Pacific Junction, Iowa; stepdaughters, Rachel May (CJ) of Pacific Junction, and Hannah May (Kyle) of Glenwood; step-grandchildren, Madison Schumacher (Dalton), Courtney, Gracie, Audrina, Joslyn, Brody, Chloe, Remi, Aiden, Callie, Dom, Alara, Landri, Frankie and Sylus; step-great-grandson, Theo; brother, Tom Eckley (Anne) of Fremont; sisters, Claire Smutz (Bob) of Fremont, Beth Dunn (Paul) of Sun City West, Arizona, and Kathy Mickey (Jim) of Boulder City, Nevada; mother-in-law, Lenora Isenbart of Dodge City, Kansas; brother-in-law, Tom Rump of Fremont, Timothy Isenbart (Debbie) of Dodge City, and James Isenbart (Mary) of Dodge City; sister-in-law, Betty Eckley of Omaha, Elnora Elmore (Frank) of Cimarron, Kansas, Connie (Scott) Walker of Wichita, Kansas, and Melanie Isenbart (Justus) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; many friends, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry Eckley; sister, Mary Jo Rump; infant brother, Gary; infant sister, Regina; nieces, Peggy Eckley and Kelly Bartman; and step-grandchild, Ali.
Visitation and vigil on Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Glenwood, Iowa.
The Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Glenwood.
Memorials may be directed to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary or St. Croix Hospice in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Memories and Condolences
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Nancy J Boyles
May 24, 2023
So sorry for your loss Clare and family. May he rest in peace and soar with the Angels
Jon Lantz
May 12, 2023
My condolences to the family, I remember Tim from being our neighbor in my early years.
Nancy Spicer
May 5, 2023
Prayers to the family and friends of Timothy. Sad to lose another wonderful class member of `77. God Bless You All
Jim and Mary larocca
May 5, 2023
And so sorry to hear about Tim our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time
Jim Chrisman
May 4, 2023
So very sorry for your loss Claire and Family. Jim and Lori Chrisman.
Joel Mosser
May 4, 2023
Beth,
Hold on the the great memories. Prayers to you and your family. May god wrap his loving arms around you during this time.
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