Marlene D. Eckert

MARLENE ECKERT, 81, of Rockwood, Illinois, passed away at 6:37 pm, Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late William Clarence and Emma (nee McKenzie) Vickers on October 8, 1942 in Rockwood, Illinois.

Marlene married Richard Eckert on August 15, 1966 in Wood River, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 4, 2015.

She had worked as a floor and scrub nurse for Missouri Baptist Medical Center where she met her husband. She also worked at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation, and as an EMT in Chester. Later, Marlene worked for the Chester Senior Center.

Marlene was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church in Rockwood, Illinois. She was also a member of Royal Neighbors until the closing of the Rockwood Chapter and was active with the American Red Cross.

Survivors:

1 Son:

Clancy Eckert Chester, IL

1 Daughter:

Ginger Duty Murphysboro, IL

1 Step Son:

David (April) Eckert Arizona

4 Siblings:

Marilyn Anderson Chester, IL

Milton Vickers Perryville, MO

Michael (Shirley) Vickers Hannibal, MO

Maida (Dan) Carson Ava, IL

1 Granddaughter:

Misty Pavey

11 Grandchildren

24 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter – Cindy Lou Pavey, 1 Granddaughter -Tiona Pavey, 1 Step Son – Richard Eckert, Jr., 1 Son-in-law – Kenneth Duty, 4 Sisters – Marion Frazier, Mary Lou Fricke, Marsha Kirkpatrick and Millie Day and 6 Brothers – Marvin, Melvin, Maurice, Millard, Muerl and Mark Vickers

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, January 13, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Thomas Klausing

Interment:

Pleasant Ridge Cemetery

Rockwood, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Boystown USA

Cardinal Glennon Hospital

Pleasant Ridge Church

Family Choice