With profound faith and a heart full of love, Joan Eckrich, of Western Springs, IL, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always prioritizing her family and Catholic faith above all else. Joan was part of the St Cletus and St John Rosary Clubs as she honored the Virgin Mary. Joan was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Skalski. Beloved sister and proceeded in death by: Joseph Skalski Jr, Jerome Skalski and Frances Skalski. Survived by her loving 4 daughters, Cynthia (Kevin) Renkowiecki, Sandra Eckrich (Kenneth Madison), Nancy Eckrich and Patricia (David) Baran. Adored Grandmother to Louis Eckrich, Morgan Baran (Conner Phillips), Haily and Corryn Baran and precious great grandmother to Ethan and Josh Eckrich. Loving aunt, cousin and godmother too many in the Eckrich and Skalski families. Former loving wife of the late James Eckrich. While Joan’s top life priorities were her faith and family, her exemplary work ethic enabled a renowned and accomplished career in Banquet management, mainly at the former House of Lynwood. Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2025 from 2 to 8pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55th Street Countryside, IL. Funeral prayers 9:30am Saturday, January 18, 2025 from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Mass at 10am. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery at 12:30pm in Calumet City, IL. Mass intentions are welcomed in Joan’s memory at St Cletus Church. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500