John Francis Ecken's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Caro, Michigan

John Francis Ecken

November 5, 1937 - January 14, 2026 (88 years old)

Caro, Michigan

John Francis Ecken's obituary , Passed away on January 14, 2026 in Caro, Michigan

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Champagne Funeral Chapel

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John Francis Ecken

November 5, 1937 - January 14, 2026 (88 years old)

Caro, Michigan

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John Francis Ecken Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 14, 2026, at the age of 88, John Francis Ecken of Caro, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Francis Ecken to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Eckenswiller and Lucy Eckenswiller. He is survived by: his wife Marilyn Ann Henige; his daughters, Renee Wagner (Darrin), Kay Schuetter (Brian), Lou Ecken Kidd (Joey) and Gina Wolma (Kevin); his grandchildren, Nikki Moran (Jake), Tyler Wagner, Jordan Wolma, Kayla Wolma and Kelsey Wolma; and his great grandchildren, Finn and Cole.

A funeral mass will be planned at a later date; until then (and into the future), we encourage you to hug your loved ones, look for ways to both help and entertain others around you, and share music with the world!In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the St. Christopher Food Pantry (Caro) or the Salvation Army of McAllen, TX.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Champagne Funeral Chapel



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