JoAnn Virginia Eckel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of JoAnn Virginia Eckel (Cincinnati, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 22, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of JoAnn Virginia Eckel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Freeman and Marie; her husband Gerald "Jerry" Eckel; her siblings, Robert Applegate (Ruth), Florence "Sis" Applegate, David Applegate (Helen), Ruth Wainscott (Scotty), Marge Hines, Mary Pfirman (Melvin), Eileen Daugherty (Harry "Dutch") and Carol Engel (Jack); and her parents-in-law, Lawrence and Louise Eckel.
She is survived by: her granddaughter Faith Hingsbergen; her daughters, Sheila Patton (Chris), Shelly Hingsbergen (Marc) and Sherry Hausfeld (Martin); her grandchildren, Mandi Brewer (Brandon), Krissy Dowers (Sean), Corey Hausfeld and Ayden Hingsbergen; her great grandchildren, Layla, Lydia, Mila, Levi, Jordan and Haley Joey; and her siblings-in-law, Pam Eckel, Lawerence "Whitey" Eckel (Cindy), Judy Heck, Beverly Tenkman, Karen Walters (Hank) and Floyd Hines. She is also survived by many Nieces and Nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Joe Nuxhall Miracle League: The Hope Center, 4850 Groh Lane, Fairfield OH, 45014 and to St. Jude Children's, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. In memory of JoAnn Virginia Eckel, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital The Nuxhall Foundation.
