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John Ekwall Obituary
West Liberty, Iowa
John Edward Ekwall, 74, passed away early Wednesday morning in Iowa City, following a courageous battle with cancer.
An informal gathering celebrating John's life will be held Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 3 to 6 P.M. in the Parish Life Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Liberty. A Memorial mass will be held at 10:30 AM. on Monday at St. Joseph. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hendersonbarkerfuneralhome.com. A memorial fund has been established.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Janice Quinn
October 2, 2016
So sorry to learn of John's passing. He was a wonderful person to know and go to school with at St. Patrick's and Regina.
My heart goes out to those who loved him.
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Henderson-Barker Funeral Home205 East 3rd St. PO Box 46, West Liberty, IA 52776
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