Obituary: Kathy Eckstein

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A funeral service for Kathy Yvonne Eckstein, 66, of Sherrard, Ill., was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation was two hours prior to the service on Tuesday at the mortuary.

Miss Eckstein died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, at her home.

Kathy Eckstein was born Sept. 21, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Opal (Coleman) Eckstein. She graduated from United Township High School in 1972.

She worked in the Rock Island Arsenal cafeteria for 30 years, retiring Feb. 28, 2005. She received the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service from the Department of the Army on Dec. 15, 2005.

Her hobbies were crocheting, playing board and card games, dining out, shopping, and watching movies and sports.

Survivors include her father, Robert Eckstein, Sherrard; a brother, Rick Eckstein, Sherrard; a niece, Britt (Joe) Houdyshell; her nephews, Cameron and Austin Eckstein; a great-niece; and two great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal; and an infant brother, Randy.

Memorials may be made to the QC Animal Welfare Center, Camp Courageous, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.rungemortuary.com.

Kathy Eckstein, Runge Mortuary, obituary

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