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Edward ECK Obituary
Edward J. "Ed" Eck
SPRINGFIELD - Edward J. Eck, 87, lifelong resident of Springfield, IL, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away March 2, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his 9 children and wife, Eloise.
He was a graduate of Cathedral Boys High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Remagen Bridge. After graduating from St. Louis University with a B.S. in Accounting and minor in Philosophy, he was an accountant for 60 years, including 19 years at Allis Chalmers.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Eloise; sons, Edward, Joseph (Marie), Stephen (Pam), Matthew (Angie) and Jerome, all of Springfield, and Ted (Talitha) of Los Angeles; daughters, Constance Berthold (Paul) of Charlotte, Jeannie Sollie (Steve) of Minneapolis and Carolyn of Chicago; 13 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Bernard Eck of Elmhurst, IL; and sister, Mary Eck of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward F.; mother, Paul-ine; sister, Joan; and brother, Lawrence.
Ed was known as a big band enthusiast and big band dancer with wife, Eloise. He enjoyed raising and showing prize-winning dairy goats and making goat cheese for friends and family. He was his family's biggest soccer fan, avid Prairie Stars soccer supporter and one of the founding members of the Friends of the Prairie Stars. His greatest enjoyment was supporting his children and grandchildren in sports, music and dance.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12:00 noon at St. Jude's Catholic Church in Rochester, IL, with Rev. Dean Probst celebrant. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conduct military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 25 Club Area, Springfield, IL 62707.
Wilson Park Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Rochester, IL 62563, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our online obituary at wilsonparkfuneralhome.com.
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Daniel T. Lappen
March 25, 2013
Ed was a wonderful man and a good friend. He was a great supporter of Big Band music and we spoke often about his brave service during the war and how much that music meant to him during those times. I can picture him in heaven now talking it up with Glenn Miller! Praying for peace for your family.
Gary Lamsargis
March 10, 2013
I just saw this on Sun, 3/10. My deepest condolences to my lifelong friends, the Eck family. So many warm memories of times w/ the "Eck boys" @ the "Eck Estates". I will be returning to Spfld in June for what may be my last visit, unfortunately too late to see Mr. Eck one last time. Carry on, Eck family, & RIP Mr. Eck. The Lam.
March 8, 2013
Joe and Marie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry about your father
Byron and Jaime
March 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I remember the great times at the Kennedy Family Reunion many, many years ago. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope.
Maureen Kennedy Hoover
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Elinor Welch and family
March 6, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
paulette george
March 6, 2013
I'm so sorry for you loss,Connie & family. you're in my thought & prayers.
Barbara Jones
March 6, 2013
My deepest condolences to all the Eck family. Mr. Eck was one of the nicest people I knew and I will miss him dearly. RIP Mr. Eck, I will miss you terribly and never forget you!
Scott Sieg'l
March 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Eck family during this very difficult time.
Gibs
March 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Eck family.
Steve Sprague
March 6, 2013
Eck family, sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ed as one of the founding fathers of the "Prairie Stars" nation. We will keep him in our prayers.
Diane and Al Urbancka
March 6, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We will miss our many discussions before Saturday night Mass. We'll never forget Ed with his baby goats and the wonderful cheese he made. Ed was blessed with a lovely wife and amazing family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our deepest sympathy.
Jon Handy
March 5, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Eck - an honorable guy. God bless the Eck family.
March 5, 2013
Joe and Marie and the rest of the Eck family....Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.
The Don Hashman family, Naples, Florida
John Jarvis
March 4, 2013
Mrs Eck and family,We are so sadden for your loss . Ed was a very nice person, always a smile a hand wave at the mail box .Not to see him on his tractor or walking to the barn will be our loss this year. Love and Prayers to all of you.He will missed . John & Pat
Jackie Rocco
March 4, 2013
Dear Joe and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Losing a parent is never easy. The memories you hold close in your heart will get you through the difficult days and months ahead.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Rocco Family
March 4, 2013
My fondest memories are of my friend Joe and his family.I think you had 9 and we had 8 siblings.We lived about 5 miles apart ,between woods and fields.I either gave the call or waited for Joe to call ,and we would say "Ill meet you at the bridge"which was a bunch of bricks some farmer put across the creek .It was a creek that was about half way between our houses.It was about 21/2 miles ,but when I got the call I was there ,fishing pole in hand .Joe beat me their once and a while,mostly because Id get sidetracked by a snake or something.When we were through fishing wed go to one or the others house for refreshments.I always loved to go to Joes house His mom and dad were peaches .His brothers were most younger and full of country boy stuff.I remember one time one of his brothers ,I think it was Ted .He'd follow us out into the field crawling in his diapers.He wanted to be with us.I think Mat was the first to show me how his little brother liked to eat worms.He fed them to him like a little momma bird.And I remember him saying,"see he likes them"And he ate them like a little bird.One after the other.I think I fed him a couple.That was my first experience of anybody eating worms.That memory has stayed with me ,as you can tell ,to this day.
His sisters were all over the farm and I only got to see glimpses of them most of the time.But when I stayed all night I always imagined that they all wanted me.I think a couple of them really did.
These were the fondness of my childhood memories.And they wouldn't have happened if it weren't for the love of Mr and Mrs Eck.
May God bless you as you have blessed me .
Sean Denny
phyllis murphy
March 4, 2013
Eloise and family, thoughts are with all of you and wow, Ed did have a long life and able to enjoy his abundant family and wonderful wife...Be Blessed!
Peter Campo
March 4, 2013
Was checking the obits for Springfield, and was saddened to read of Eddie's passing. A great classmate & he was instrumental in locating Pete for class of 1943 reunions. All the great ones are sadly leaving us but with wonderful memories.
March 4, 2013
So sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cecilia Mahoney Sugrue
Lucy Breitung
March 4, 2013
Eloise and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You had many wonderful years together and a great family. As a soccer family and former son who was a Prairie Star, we appreciate his soccer support. Ilive in Florida now but fondly remember you and your family.
Christi Seitz
March 4, 2013
Steve and family:
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Susan Goetz
March 4, 2013
Jo and Marie,
So sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lynne Slightom
March 4, 2013
I would like to offer my sincere condolences on your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The staff and faculty at Benedictine University at Springfield (formerly Springfield College in Illinois)
Tom & Sheryl Kulavic
March 4, 2013
Eck Family -
We are very sorry for your loss. May wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Michael Meiselman
March 4, 2013
I am sorry to see that your Father/in law, passed away. He must have been a wonderful person to have Steve and Pam. We couldn't have had any body close to the love you have given my grand daughter. Thank you and best wishes to you and your families.
March 4, 2013
Joe and Marie,
We are so sorry to learn of the death of your father.
Remember the beautiful Mass for your parent's special anniversary not so long ago.
Please know we are thinking of you both.
Jack and Diane Miller
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