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Gail Eckert Obituary

Eckert, Gail L. (Née Blankenheim ) Found peace and rest with her daughters by her side, after a long battle with cancer, on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the age of 45. Loving mom of Jessica and Sara Eckert. Caring daughter of Gilbert "Spike" and the late Shirley (nee Janus) Blankenheim. Spunky sister of Bonnie (Mark) Waligorski, Gerald (Janet) Blankenheim, and Patti (Dale) Laren. Gail is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 1PM until memorial service at 3PM, at CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 15250 W. National Ave., New Berlin. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated. To receive this obit/directions text 1340578 to 414-301-6422

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 6, 2014.

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Steve Rehberg

June 17, 2015

Gail, I will always cherish the time we spent together. From high school, to more recent times.
You will always hold a special place in my heart and soul.
You were beautiful in and out and always went out of your way to put a smile on anyone's face.
Through it all, you held your head up high. Now RIP my sweet angel.
Enjoy and be at peace on your eternal highway cruise in the heavens.
Love and miss you Smiley

Sue Hanneman

February 11, 2014

I worked with Gail at Ace.
She was smart, always smiling, and happy to see you. She spoke lovingly of her daughters. I was shocked today to hear of her passing and to her family I am very sorry for your loss. I will miss her.

Bridget Widish

February 7, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of Gail's passing. My heart aches for her beautiful daughters and family.

Teri Bigelow

February 7, 2014

You leave a flickering glow of life in those you have touched in your life R.I.P. my friend

Patti Laren

February 6, 2014

Gail you are in good hands with mom,grama,grampa,lily, see u again one day love you forever :-)

amber chris lucas and emily krajewski (eckert)

February 6, 2014

Always in our hearts

David Lackner

February 6, 2014

I am deeply saddened to have lost my dear friend of 28 years, Gail Blankenheim Eckert, to her long battle with cancer. We dated in late 1986-87 and had been friends throughout the years. Our birthdays were 10 days apart. I never missed calling or sending a birthday card all these years. She was only 45 and will be truly missed by many but especially by her two beautiful young daughters, Jessica & Sara. Our prayers are with you Gail.

Good Friends, Dave Lackner & Gail Blankenheim Eckert. 1987 West Allis Central High School Homecoming Dance

David Lackner

February 6, 2014

Good Friends, Dave Lackner & Gail Eckert Last together, August 2011

David Lackner

February 6, 2014

Colleen (Tobiasz) Kramlich

February 6, 2014

I attended Mary, Queen of Heaven grade school and, later, Nathan Hale High School with Gail. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. When I think of Gail, I will always remember what fun we had together in Shorthand class at Hale. She had such a contagious laugh and we always had a good time together trying to decipher our own chicken scratch/ shorthand notes. Having her as my partner in that class is a memory that always brings a smile to my face.omething She made an otherwise boring class very fun. Gail was one of the good ones--a sweet person who always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone. RIP Gail. The world was a better place with you in it, and I'm glad I was lucky enough to have known you.

Mike Hauke

February 6, 2014

Forever in our hearts.

Bonnie Walter

February 6, 2014

I am deeply saddened by Gail's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to Gail,her daughters and her family.

teri

February 6, 2014

You will be remembered for your kindness and personality and most of all beautiful smile R.I.P till we meet again

sally kyrola

February 6, 2014

you were a beautiful soul and now a beautiful angel, you will live forever in our hearts, see you on the otherside my friend.

Deanna shirk

February 6, 2014

Gail will be forever in my heart!! Love u Gail, R.I.P. sweet angel!! Love, Deanna Shirk.

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