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Sally Eckrich Obituary

Sally A. Eckrich, 88, of Clear Lake and formerly of Fort Wayne, died January 22, 2026, Preceded by her husband, Thomas J. Eckrich, Sr.; 2 sons, a grandson and 3 brothers. Sally is survived by daughter Ann (David) Arnold; sons Christopher (Carol Ann) Eckrich and Tony (Lora) Eckrich; daughters-in-law Katie (Shank) Eckrich and Kathleen (Clancy) Eckrich; brother Don (Carolyn) Schenkel; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation 3-7pm Friday January 30th, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave, Ft Wayne, with the Rosary at 3:00pm. Funeral Mass 11:00am Saturday January 31st, at St. Paul's Clear Lake Chapel, 8780 E. 700 N, Fremont IN 46737, with visitation from 10-11am in the church. After Mass on Saturday, the Committal Service will be held at 1:30pm in the Resurrection Chapel at Catholic Cemetery, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Memorials to The Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne (www.christchildfw.org ), Women's Care Center (www.womenscarecenter.org ), and Lydia's Mission (www.lydiasmission.org ) which was founded by Sally's great niece Claire Brown-Kriel. Full obituary and condolences at www.DivineMercyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 27, 2026.

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Tonya Holy

February 5, 2026

To the family, your mom was such a sweet lady and your dad an amazing man! My dad so respected them, my dad Ernie Schrock was so blessed to have your dad being a partner as he designed and built Riverbend golf course, the kindest has never been forgotten by our family, prayers for comfort for you all, your mom will forever be remembered as one of the sweetest kindest ladies

Jim And Karen Cox

February 2, 2026

My Condolences to you all. She was a neat lady your mom! My thoughts and prayers are with you. The Eckriches´ are great people, my love to you all, esp Ann, Dave, Chris and Carol Ann. Jim and Karen Cox

Judy (Julianne) Hipskind

January 28, 2026

My friendship goes back to high school days at Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne. Our friendship deepened during our shared times together at Clear Lake. Early on, I loved meeting Sally and mutual friends at the tennis court several mornings a week. Sally was always a welcoming presence, "drop in for coffee", Sunday evenings, "bring your leftovers and we can talk over the events of the previous weekend."
I am remembering fondly a trip we made together to visit the Webers in Carolina and Wengers in Florida. Our friendship was bonded in prayer, gathering for weekday and Sunday Mass. Sally introduced me to many year round residents in and around Clear Lake. Though, I will miss Sally deeply, I will hold these memories and more in my heart.

Karen Shelton

January 27, 2026

Met Sally at Sutton´s Deli where she often stopped with her church friends. She was such a kind and caring lady, never without a smile and encouraging word.

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Jan

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jan

30

Rosary

3:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jan

31

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Catholic Chapel - Clear Lake

8780 E. 700N (Clear Lake), Fremont, IN 46737

Jan

31

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Paul Catholic Chapel - Clear Lake

8780 E. 700N (Clear Lake), Fremont, IN 46737

Jan

31

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Committal Service in Resurrection Chapel at Catholic Cemetery

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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