Joan Eck

Joan Eck

Joan Eck Obituary

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Joan was born on November 10, 1932 and passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Joan was a resident of Wichita, Kansas at the time of passing. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 19, 2017. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2017, both at St. Catherine of Siena, 3636 N. Ridge Road, Wichita, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made with the American Heart Association, 8630 E. 32nd Court North, Wichita, KS 67226.

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October 26, 2017

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October 21, 2017

Chris Cotter Family posted to the memorial.

October 20, 2017

Someone posted to the memorial.

October 26, 2017

I was in grade school, Goddard High
School then many lunches through the years
and always considered her to be a very
special friend. My sympathy to her family
especially her sister. I am now in Kansas
City and will not be there in person, but
in prayer. Donna Bolton Dilsaver

Chris Cotter Family

October 21, 2017

Jane, Diane, Les and Steve. I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a wonderful and beautiful person. She will be sorely missed.

October 20, 2017

We were so blessed to know Joan she was a true friend to my father Dale they shared their love of basketball and their pride in Steve. We send our prayers, thoughts, and hugs in these days of missing and may God bless your family with wonderful treasured memories to heal your hearts and lives. Randy and Susan Zwickl Puls

Billie Jo Palmer

October 20, 2017

Diana and family, so very sorry for your loss. What an amazing woman and what an incredible legacy shes built. Hugs and prayers.

Hobie, Gail and Brian Ammerman

October 20, 2017

Jane and family we were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know you're in our thoughts and prayers. Although we know the day is coming, we are really never truly ready. Knowing that we will see them again one day gets us through.

October 20, 2017

Jane - Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time.
Laurie Gruneich

October 20, 2017

Les, I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Crowder

Lorrie Clark

October 20, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family

Katherine Lies-Kulikowski

October 19, 2017

Les, Jane, Steve, and Diane,
I am sending you my love and prayers for strength during this difficult time. I loved my Aunt Joan. She was a sweet Godmother. She will be missed.

Katherine Lies-Kulikowski

October 19, 2017

Aunt Joan I know you are at peace and so happy to be reunited with your family in heaven. Thank you for being my Godmother❤

Joe & Kate Hoheisel

October 19, 2017

Les and Family, So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

Marla Myers Duncan

October 19, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for you all during this difficult time.

Jim Cunday

October 19, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eck Family, sorry for your loss.

Mark Dold

October 19, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Eck Family during your time of sorrow and loss.

Chris Walter

October 19, 2017

Jane - Bernadette and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Bergman

October 19, 2017

Jane, Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time. Jennifer & Wynn, Nate & Nick Bergman

October 19, 2017

Jane,
You and your Family are in my Thoughts and Prayers.
Kim Thatcher

Carol Lies-Curbello

October 19, 2017

Jane,Steve,Les & Diane ~ So very sorry to hear about your mom ... Please know thinking of you and know you are in my thoughts and prayers ~ Such wonderful memories of her...RIP Aunt Joan xoxox

Charles Breitenbach

October 19, 2017

Sorry for your loss of a great woman. Prayers to her and all the family.

Janet Quintana

October 19, 2017

les and Pam sending prayers. I know she was a big part of your life. Condolences to all the Eck family.

Gene Stevens

October 19, 2017

A job well done. Raised a beautiful family that will carry on her wishes.

Becky and Mark Smarsh

October 19, 2017

Jane and family, we send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers for your mom.

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