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Gary James Eckels

Birth	:	25 Apr 1939 Shannon City, Union County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2014 Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0278015, -93.9456024
Description	:	Gary James Eckels, son of James Starr Eckels and Gertrude Clara (Halm) Eckels was born April 25, 1939 in Shannon City, Iowa and went home to heaven Monday, March 31, 2014 at 74 years of age. Gary grew up in the Thayer area. Following graduation from high school he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While there he worked on the Honest John Missile and met his future wife Loretta. Gary and Loretta Anna Knoll were united in marriage on January 6, 1963 in Loveland, Colorado. They moved to a farm near Murray, Iowa and three... Read More	Gary James Eckels, son of James Starr Eckels and Gertrude Clara (Halm) Eckels was born April 25, 1939 in Shannon City, Iowa and went home to heaven Monday, March 31, 2014 at 74 years of age. Gary grew up in the Thayer area. Following graduation from high school he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While there he worked on the Honest John Missile and met his future wife Loretta. Gary and Loretta Anna Knoll were united in marriage on January 6, 1963 in Loveland, Colorado. They moved to a farm near Murray, Iowa and three children blessed this union, Michael, Susan and Andrew. Gary was a farmer; he enjoyed Farmall tractors and raising Angus cattle. He was a member of the Clarke County Old Iron Club; Clarke County Cattlemen's Association, and a former member of the Murray Lions Club, and a Clarke County Fair Board member. Gary was a longtime and active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and had served many years as an elder. He enjoyed drinking coffee, jokes, and story telling. He didn't know a stranger and will be missed for his easy smile and sense of humor. He passed on his love of watching John Wayne movies to his children and grandchildren. Those relatives who preceded Gary in death were his wife of 51 years, Loretta; parents, James and Gertrude, brother, Stephen Eckels, parents-in-law, Rudolph and Norma Knoll, brothers-in-law, Jerry Vert, Kenny Goeltl, Pat Steele, and Vic Meyer. Gary leaves to cherish his memory; son, Mike (Jodee) Eckels of Murray, IA, daughter, Susan (Rick) Johnson of Norwalk, IA, son, Andy (Chandra) Eckels of Murray. The light of his life were his grandchildren, in their eyes Grandpa could do no wrong; Katie (Brian) Jennett of Iowa City, Darin (Ashleigh Neal) Eckels of Murray, Corey Eckels of Murray, Elyse and Cole Rice, Marcus and Rachel Johnson all of Norwalk, Addison, Rileanna, and Trevor Eckels all of Murray, sisters, Carol Jean (Jay) Edwards of Colorado, Dorothy Ann Vert and Maxine (Jack) Kilpatrick all of Lorimor, IA, sister in laws June Steele of Colorado and Nadine Meyer of IL, many nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.

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Where is Gary James Eckels's memorial?
Gary James Eckels's memorial is located at: Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA.
When did Gary James Eckels death?
Gary James Eckels death on 31 Mar 2014 in Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gary James Eckels's memorial?
Latitude: 41.0278015
Longitude: -93.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

James Starr Eckels

(1916 - 1975)

Gertrude Clara Halm Eckels

(1913 - 2010)

Spouse

Loretta Anna Knoll Eckels

(1940 - 2014)

Siblings

Stephen S Eckels

(1951 - 1990)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Murray Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.9456024

2. Bell Family Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036

3. Sanders Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9730000, -93.9016000

4. Claypool Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0126114, -94.0303497

5. Thayer Catholic Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0374985, -94.0357971

6. Olinger Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9690208, -94.0274887

7. Hopeville Cemetery
Hopeville, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9450000, -93.9870000

8. West Union Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0191994, -94.0721970

9. Bethel Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0600014, -94.0693970

10. Lacelle Cemetery
Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9446500, -93.8690300

11. Union Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

12. Beulah Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0589981, -94.0759964

13. Pierson Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9954491, -93.8131104

14. Monette Cemetery
Lorimor, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0800743, -94.0715866

15. Cox Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0722008, -93.8142014

16. Otterbein Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9990005, -94.0879974

17. Gregg Cemetery
Doyle Township, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

18. Lorimor Cemetery
Lorimor, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1128006, -94.0516968

19. Browns Mountain Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0499992, -94.0999985

20. Mount Pisgah Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0511017, -94.1007996

21. Maple Hill Cemetery
Osceola, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.7794037

22. Homewood Cemetery
Thayer, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9220009, -94.0419998

23. Warrick Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

24. Leas Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032