Joe Eckert, 70, of Huntley, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.
He was born September 26, 1942, the son of Joseph and Corinne (Hoff) Eckert. He was raised in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School and Illinois Institute of Technology. He married the love of his life, Karen E. Bowes, on October 6, 1962. The couple made their home on Chicago’s Southside and later moved to Hoffman Estates to raise their family. Joe was an engineer by trade, but wore many hats. He was transferred to Holland, Michigan for several years, returned to live in St. Charles, Illinois, and ended his career as Vice President of Marketing for Harper Wyman. Joe and Karen enjoyed boating, the beach, international travel, playing cards, and bocce ball. Joe retired in 2003 and moved with his wife to Sun City. There, Joe spent much of his time in the woodshop, enjoyed Friday night date nights with his wife, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his wife Karen of Huntley, Illinois, his sons Joe (Teri) Eckert of Geneva, Illinois, Dan (Beth) Eckert of LaGrange, Illinois, his grandchildren Joey, Jeff, Hannah, and Danny, his sisters Jackie (Gunther) Lichey and Corinne Hardy, both of Wesley Chapel, Florida, and his mother-in-law, Lois Bowes of St. Charles, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 10:00am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:30am on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, Illinois. Burial will be in Fairmont-Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Willow Springs, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Sun City Wood Chucks of Huntley via Karen.
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So very sorry to hear about Joe. We will always remember and cherish our family reunions, particularly the one in Michigan (and all the fun we had going out in his boat!). Our hearts to out to you in your loss. Joanie and George
I'm very sorry about your loss. I remember the family reunions, and also the time when Joe helped me out on a high school science project. I followed in his footsteps, in going to IIT!
Karen, Were so sorry to hear about Joe. Youre all in our thoughts prayers. Were sorry we cant be at the services. We go to Northwestern every morning for medical treatments. Please give your mother our love. We will continue to pray for her. Love, Roger Nancy