Home > United States of America > Nebraska > Franklin County > Franklin > Greenwood Cemetery > Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff

Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff

View larger map

Birth	:	19 Dec 1930 Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	28 Nov 2020 Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1018982, -98.9443970
Description	:	Willalena Eckhoff, daughter of Lammert and Anna (Saathoff) Frerichs, was born December 19, 1930 on a farm northwest of Macon, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church south of Hildreth, Nebraska. On October 19, 1947 Willalena was united in marriage to J. Norman Eckhoff at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and to this union two daughters, Sharon and Gwenda, were born. Norman and Willalena began farming southeast of Macon. She transferred her membership to Zion Lutheran Church of Macon and was a faithful member serving as Sunday school teacher and... Read More	Willalena Eckhoff, daughter of Lammert and Anna (Saathoff) Frerichs, was born December 19, 1930 on a farm northwest of Macon, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church south of Hildreth, Nebraska. On October 19, 1947 Willalena was united in marriage to J. Norman Eckhoff at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and to this union two daughters, Sharon and Gwenda, were born. Norman and Willalena began farming southeast of Macon. She transferred her membership to Zion Lutheran Church of Macon and was a faithful member serving as Sunday school teacher and as Superintendent in her younger years, and a member of the Zion Women’s group. Besides working with Norman on their farm, she loved working in her yard, her garden and most of all her flower beds. She was part of a Birthday club with her Macon friends. Willalena enjoyed being in her kitchen and cooking all the good recipes for her family. She always made a point to bake a special birthday cake for each of her grandchildren. Usually each cake presented the grandchild with something very special to them. In 1986 Willalena and Norman retired from the farm and moved into the community of Franklin, Nebraska. She had many friends and enjoyed being a part of the community activities. She hosted a ladies Bible study in her home. She loved to have the grandchildren and great grandchildren come and visit. They were wonderfully surprised that Grandma was an Alan Jackson fan. When Willalena had the opportunity to be with her siblings, they had such a wonderful time. In 2010 the time came when Willalena and Norman felt they needed to be closer to their daughters so they moved to Alma, Nebraska. They had many good years together there. In March 2018 Norman passed from this life. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Grace Saathoff, Florence Carmin, Annette Vap; brother John Frerichs. Willalena passed from this life peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Home in Alma, Nebraska at the age of 89 years. She will be forever remembered by her daughters Sharon K. Schluntz and husband Dennis, Republican City, NE and Gwenda Westerbeck and husband Darrel, Alma, NE; four grandchildren Debbie Waltemath, Kearney, NE, Brenda Hudson, Elizabeth, CO, Dustin Westerbeck, Kearney, NE, Amber Strohmyer, Gretna, NE; seven great grandchildren, Derek Waltemath, Eliza Hudson, Fletcher, Stanley, Hattie Westerbeck, Emmet and Olivia Strohmyer; sister Martha Janssen and brother Raymond Frerichs both of Hastings, NE; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff's memorial?
Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, Franklin, Franklin County, USA.
When did Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff death?
Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff death on 28 Nov 2020 in Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Willalena Frerichs Eckhoff's memorial?
Latitude: 40.1018982
Longitude: -98.9443970

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

John Norman “Norm” Eckhoff

(1924 - 2018)

Siblings

Grace G. Frerichs Saathoff

(1917 - 2007)

John L. Frerichs

(1919 - 1986)

Florence A Frerichs Carmin

(1922 - 2020)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Franklin, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1018982, -98.9443970

2. Maple Grove Cemetery
Bloomington, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1018791, -99.0402832

3. Stevens Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0977000, -98.8201500

4. Union Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2049000, -98.9439000

5. Bailey Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1828003, -99.0342026

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2061500, -98.9718000

7. Fuller Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0764000, -98.7925700

8. Mount Olive Cemetery
Kensington, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0014000, -99.0658035

9. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Macon, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2406616, -98.9908371

10. Riverton Cemetery
Riverton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0970993, -98.7530975

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9510994, -98.9175034

12. Naponee Cemetery
Naponee, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0783997, -99.1456985

13. Reamsville Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9441500, -98.8593500

14. Reamsville Methodist Church Cemetery
Reamsville, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9299500, -98.8693970

15. West Salem Cemetery
Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2775000, -99.0281000

16. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Hildreth, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2782000, -99.0284000

17. Fairview Stone Cemetery
Kensington, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9304330, -99.0479270

18. Norwegian Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Inavale, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1913000, -98.7255000

19. Haskett Cemetery
Phillips County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9696860, -99.1234470

20. Eminence Cemetery
Thornburg, Smith County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9432983, -98.8005981

21. Upland Cemetery
Upland, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3078003, -98.8974991

22. Chapman Cemetery
Woodruff, Phillips County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9930992, -99.1782990

23. Moline Cemetery
Hildreth, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2630000, -99.1208000

24. Walnut Creek Cemetery
Inavale, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0463982, -98.6793976