Francis “Eick” Eickelman – Valier, IL

Francis “Eick” Eickelman, 84, of Valier passed away on May 11, 2018. 

He was born on September 12, 1933 and spent his childhood in Coello, IL, the youngest son of Grover and Beulah Eickelman, now deceased.  He was also preceded in death by one son Tom Eickelman, who died a tragic and devastating death, two brothers Maynard and Orville Eickelman, one sister June Emerson, one sister-in-law Ruby Eickelman and one brother-in-law Harold Emerson, and a very special friend Angelo Sarlone.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years JoAnn (Burtoff) Eickelman of Valier; one son Tim (Kindra) Eickelman of Benton; daughter-in-law Kathy Eickelman of Benton; two granddaughters Mandy (Ryan) McKee and Jordan Eickelman; one grandson Josh Eickelman; three great grandchildren Landon McKee, Hayden McKee and Delaney McKee and many family members and close friends and neighbors.

He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Valier Methodist Church.  He loved his family very much.  He took great pride in his garden and giving the produce away.

Funeral services will be on Monday May 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Zach Waldis and Rev. Marvin Boswell officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Valier Methodist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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