Eleanor Eichelkraut Obituary

We bid farewell to Eleanor Eichelkraut of Ottawa, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 21, 2025 at the age of 98. Eleanor touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eleanor Eichelkraut to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Emil Lebeau and Mary Lebeau (Mickels); her daughter Laurie Ann Strole; and her siblings, Belmyre Lebeau, John "Jack" Lebeau, Ronald Lebeau, Richard "Duke" Lebeau, Samuel Lebeau, James Lebeau, Mike Lebeau, Connie Boaz, Jean Gettler, Darlene Rosencrans and Patricia Allen.

She is survived by: her children, Wayne Eichelkraut (Janice), Tami Alsvig and Sheri Nelson; her grandchildren, Erin Eichelkraut, Faith Alsvig (Jake), Brennan Alsvig, Laurie Hastings (Alex), Kyle Nelson (Alicia) and Emily Nelson; her great grandchildren, Brenton, Eliana, Loriana, Jace, Amelia, Gracie, Myles and Dawson; and her siblings, Donald "Pudgy" Lebeau and Sharon Swango.

Memorial contributions in Eleanor's memory may be directed to the family.