John William Eckhardt Jr
June 1, 1935 - December 25, 2017
John W. Eckhardt, Jr., age 82, of Amboy, died Monday December 25, 2017, in his home. He was born June 1, 1935, in Rochelle, the son of John and Ethel (Coy) Eckhardt. He had worked at Rochelle Printing Co. for 29 years, as well as for the City of Amboy for 12 years prior to his retirement. John was a Veteran of the Navy, and a Union Steward for AFSCME. He was an avid archer, bowler, fisherman, and collector of Arrowheads. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his children John (Debra) Eckhardt of Dixon, Jeff (Rayetta) Eckhardt of Franklin Grove, and Christopher Eckhardt of Dixon; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Robert Eckhardt of Rochelle and Richard Eckhardt of Spokane, WA. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held Saturday Jan. 6, 2018 10:00 AM at the Amboy Community Building. A memorial has been established to ARC of Lee County.
John W. Eckhardt, Jr., age 82, of Amboy, died Monday December 25, 2017, in his home. He was born June 1, 1935, in Rochelle, the son of John and Ethel (Coy) Eckhardt. He had worked at Rochelle Printing Co. for 29 years, as well as for the City... View Obituary & Service Information