Mark Eckhoff
1955 - 2018
Mark Eckhoff
1955 - 2018
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BORN
1955
DIED
2018
Mark Eckhoff Obituary
BENSON - Mark Leonard Eckhoff, 62, lifetime resident of Benson, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, after a long struggle with cardiac issues and his earthly heart could beat no more. His close friends say, "Mark had a very big heart that gave so much it wore out."
Mark was born on October 15, 1955, in Pontiac, IL, to Leonard F. and Lillie Meta Sofia Koester Eckhoff.
Surviving are his sister, Marilyn Kennell of Wichita Falls, TX; his niece, Beverly (Rogers) Lavender of San Antonio, Texas, and her family, Nathan and Lacey Lavender of Bastrop, Texas, and Air Force Staff Sargent Zach and Kelsey Lavender and their son, George Wyatt, of North Pole, Alaska; nephew, Timothy and Cassandra Kennell and their family, Gabriel, Naomi, and Elijah, of Fargo, North Dakota; and many, many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marlene Joyce Eckhoff; and one niece, Michelle Kay Kennell.
Mark retired from Caterpillar in 2009, where he worked as an electrician. More recently, he was working for Roanoke Motors and helped the farmers during harvest. Mark was an active member of the community, as a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, he lead youth at church camp. He had been a member of the Benson Ambulance service. His favorite television/movies were Star Trek and the Star Wars series, and his favorite sports team was the St. Louis Cardinals.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 10 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Benson. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery.
The family extends their special thanks to the EMS/First Responders and all the officials in Cooper Towne and Boonville, Missouri, for their service and care of Mark until he made his journey back to Benson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial many be made to the Benson Ambulance.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com.
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April 22, 2018
I knew Mark through volunteering on the ambulance squad with him. He was always gentle and kind, and I am sure he will be greatly missed by your family. I pray that you will be comforted by our Lord during this difficult time. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
1 Thessalonians 5:28
Teresa T.
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April 22, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.
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