Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Wilma Jean (Burgin) Eckstein

Wilma Jean Eckstein, age 80, of Quigg Road, Crestline, died Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at her home, surrounded by her family, after battling Multiple Sclerosis for many years.

Wilma was born November 19, 1928 in Sandusky Township, Crawford County, Ohio the daughter of the late Floyd W. and Mildred (Weaver) Burgin. She was a 1946 graduate of North Robinson High School and was a homemaker. She currently enjoyed spending time with her family. In her earlier years, she enjoyed hunting, fishing and going to the family cabin in Michigan.

Wilma is survived by her husband, Harmon E. Eckstein, whom she wed on April 12, 1947; Her children and their spouses, Leslie Skipand Karen Eckstein, Linda and Jack McCarthy, Tonya and Chris Fike all of Tiro; 8 grandchildren and spouses, Scott and Kelly McCarthy of Tiro, Tricia and Joe Hopple of Caledonia, Todd and Jackie Fike of Crestline, Mindy and David Pifher of Sunbury, Tamra and Ted Kaple of Newark, Dan and Michelle Eckstein of Dublin, Kevin and Amy Eckstein of Ashley, and Tim and Renee Eckstein of Ashland; 15 great grandchildren; her siblings and their spouses, Harold and Pam Burgin of Crestline and Cheryl and Rick Luke of Bucyrus.

Friends may call on Friday, January, 9, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM with Deacon Steve Keller officiating. Burial will be in Sandusky Township Cemetery. Memorial expressions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the donor’s choice. The family would appreciate on-line condolences at
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Memories & Condolence

  1. Guest says:

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    Family_of: carl&grace rader
    Your_Name: grace rader

    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    are condolences are with you and your family
    rader family
    carl&grace&amanda&anthony
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    Family_of: Harmon Eckstein and Family
    Your_Name: Don E. Pope
    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to You and your Family
    during this sad time. We know that many wonderful memories
    of Wilma Jean will remain in your hearts forever..
    May God Bless You and Your Family
    Your Old Buddy..Don
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    Family_of: Wilma Eckstein
    Your_Name: Dana Doty

    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    Tonya,
    I’m so sorry to read about your mother. At least we know she is not in pain anymore and in a better place. I remember her more from your wedding and I still have Karen’s dress that your Mother made.
    Love to you and Chris.
    Aunt Dana
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    Family_of:
    Your_Name: John, Kellie, Zachary and Timothy Ritchey

    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    Aunt Linda, Uncle Jack, Scott and Tricia and families

    Aunt Linda, I was so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I remember spending time out at her house with you and Uncle Jack, Scott and Tricia. Her warm smile is what I remember most. You and your dad are in our prayers.

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    Family_of: Mrs. Eckstein
    Your_Name: John, Kellie, Timothy and Zachary Ritchey

    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    Aunt Linda, Uncle Jack, Scott, Tricia and families–I was sad to hear of your mom’s passing. I will always remember her warm smile on my visits to her house with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad, and the rest of her family.

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    Family_of: Wilma Eckstein family
    Your_Name: Marge Gledhill

    Date: 09-01-09

    Condolence:

    Just checking in to let you know my thoughts
    and prayers are with the family at the loss of
    Wilma. May the family know she is at rest and at
    peace in the LORD”S loving arms. Due to my getting
    over Broncho-pneumonia and the weather its impossible
    to get to her calling hours–Blessings to all, Marge Gledhill

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    Family_of: Wilma Eckstein
    Your_Name: Sherry & Gary Holt

    Date: 09-01-10

    Condolence:

    Harmon and family,
    We are so sorry about your lost. We are also sorry that we were unable to bring Dad to offer our condolence in person. The weather was to bad to bring him out. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Herb, Sherry & Gary

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    Family_of: Wilma Eckstein
    Your_Name: Mike and Gail Huber
    Date: 09-01-10
    Time: 18:06:29 -0500

    Condolence:

    To Harmon and family:

    We were sorry to hear of Wilma’s passing but know very well that she is in a better place and grateful to all of her family for their untiring love and support. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Sincerely,
    Mike & Gail Huber

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