James P. Ekberg

1932 - 2019

James P. Ekberg

1932 - 2019

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

James Ekberg Obituary

Published by Malone Funeral Home on Aug. 9, 2019.
James was born on February 16, 1932 and passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. James graduated from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan class of 1953. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Albert W. Ekberg Jr. Funeral prayers for James will be held Monday, August 12, 2019 at 9:30 am at Malone Funeral Home, 324 E. State Street (Route 38), Geneva proceeding to St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva for Celebration of Funeral Mass at 10:30 am with Father Jonathan Bakkelund celebrant. Interment will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 10:00 am with full military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 11 from 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Malone Funeral Home with a liturgical wake service at 6:45 pm with Deacon Greg D'Anna officiating.

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