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John Eckenroad Obituary

Eckenroad, John H. Passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lawler). Dear father of John (Margie) Eckenroad and Ann (William) Hittman. Loving grandfather of Meg Eckenroad, Kathleen (Brian) Noonan, Mary Ann (Timothy) Lueck, Elizabeth Hittman, Therese Hittman, Patrick Hittman and John Hittman. Great Grandfather of Colin, Casey and Patrick Noonan. Brother-in-law to Helen Neman and Margaret Lawler. Loving uncle of Margaret Mary (Rich) Leventhal, Thomas (Joanne) Neman, Edward Neman and Sister Agnes Marie Regan. Preceded in death by his wife Mary and his sister Mary Regan. Survived by other relatives and friends. John was a faithful employee at Milwaukee Valve Company and a longtime parishioner of St. Bernard Parish in Wauwatosa, WI. Visitation will be held from 9- 10 AM with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Holy Family Church, Sheboygan, WI. Internment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Milwaukee at 12:30 PM. Lippert Olson Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081, 920-452-1481. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. 1-800-ACS-2345, www.cancer.org

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from May 16 to May 17, 2008.

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Judith Deomampo

May 17, 2008

Dearest Hittman Family,
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you even though I am miles away. Love, Judith

Dawn Loeschmann

May 16, 2008

Dear Hittman Family,
My deepest sympathies to your whole family! I remember your Father/Grandfather at your family gatherings. He was a kind, caring, and loved man who I know will be missed greatly!

therese hittman

May 16, 2008

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I will miss you

izzy and max hittman

May 16, 2008

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we will miss you and our sundays together we loved coming to see you at your appartment love izzy and max

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