Gaylord Eckhoff Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gaylord Eckhoff of Sesser, Illinois, who passed away on October 18, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Eckhoff and Dorthy Eckhoff (Bruce); his brothers, Rodney, Gilbert, Ernie and Roger; and his great grandchild Brylee Essington.
He is survived by: his children, Debra Sisk, David Eckhoff, Kyle Eckhoff and Kory Eckhoff; his grandchildren, Nicole Clevenger, Dustin Essington (Shelby), Krystle Klodzinski (Lawrence), Johnathan Essington (Brittany), River Eckhoff, Caden Shieffler and Tina Sheperd; his great grandchildren, Amanda Cahan (Keith), Ian Clevenger, Kyler, Jaxtin, Eliana, Ariana, Leelynd, Penelope Essington, Wesley, Maverick Klodzinski, Delilah and Nicolas Essington; his great great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Damien Cahan; his brother Edward Eckhoff; his close friends, Bonnie Clark, Charlie, Mary Threewitt, Jerry Loucks, John Harvey, Sid, Sharon, Todd, Colleen, Jake, Luke, Kim, Kendra and Tammy; Serena Abbott, RyAnn Clark, Railan Clark, Vivian Carlton and Adalyn Heiman.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Jensen Funeral Home (3639 EAST State Route 17, Kankakee, IL 60901). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Beaver Creek Cemetery.
