DELAVAN – Julie M. Eckhoff, age 65, of Delavan went on Saturday, May 31, 2025 to the loving arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. She passed away at home in the presence of her husband and son. Julie worked in the nursing profession her entire life with a Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Madison. Her last position was as a school nurse in the Lake Geneva school system. Julie was born on March 13, 1960 in Burlington, IA to Fred and Patsy Bessine. Julie was united in marriage to Gary Eckhoff on September 15, 1990 in Iowa City.
Julie was a lifelong member of the Delavan Christian Reformed Church. She had a lifetime interest in the healthcare for children, having first served as an intensive pediatric nurse at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinic. Julie was a lover of flowers, especially two rose bushes she planted in the front of the house. She enjoyed watching the Food Network. Julie and her friend Jean enjoyed many walks and talks together and Julie enjoyed many long phone conversations with her sister-in-law, Audrey Cooper.
Julie is survived by her husband, Gary; her son, Grant; her mother, Patsy; and three brothers and a sister.
Julie is preceded in death by her father, Fred.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Delavan Christian Reformed Church, 850 Oak Street in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. Burial will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery in Delavan. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Delavan Christian School Memorial Fund.
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