Barbara Jean Eckstrom

Born in Omaha, NE on September 17, 1942
Departed on December 15, 2006. Resided in Marion, IA.

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Barbara Jean Eckstrom, 64, of Marion, IA, died December 15, 2006 in Albert Lea, MN following a long illness. Services will be 11 AM Tuesday December 19th at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. Pastor Steve Irwin of River of Life Church will officiate. Friends may call Monday December 18th from 4 to 7 PM at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include sons Dr. Michael Eckstrom Nicole of Albert Lea, MN, and Major Daniel Eckstrom Corie of Maryville, IL, five grandchildren Francesca, Alexandra, Dominica, Tommy, and Amy. Also surviving are sisters Mary Lou Johnny Montes, and Margaret Jim Heinson, and brothers John DeVeney and Gene DeVeney.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas Eckstrom on March 12, 2006, parents William and Lucille DeVeney, sister Lucille, and brother Tom.

Barbara Jean Eckstrom was born September 17, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska, the beloved daughter of William and Lucille DeVeney. She married Thomas Eckstrom on April 24, 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was a member of Western Fraternal Lodge # 423 and River of Life Church.

Memorial Donations may be made in Barbara's honor to the American Cancer Society or the Scleroderma Foundation.

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