Junice Eckstein

Junice was born June 21, 1927 to Fred and Della Birhanzel. She attended District #81 and Holloway High School. In 1945, she married Charles Timmerman. They were engaged in farming and raised their family on a farm near Hancock. Junice enjoyed being a grandmother and great-grandmother as well as traveling, fishing, gardening and playing cards. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary.



In 1970, she married Eugene Eckstein. They lived in the Hancock area until 2004, when due to an illness, they were unable to return to their home in Hancock. Junice lived her last years in the Park View Care Center in Buffalo, MN, where she passed away on April 19, 2006 at the age of 78 years.



Junice was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter; son-in-law and grandson. She is survived by her three children: Donald, Judy, David and their spouses; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters; three brothers; aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews.



Pallbearers for the service are Junice's grandchildren: Robin Wood, Shelly Lusti, Terry Timmerman, Josh Timmerman, Larry Timmerman and Brian Timmerman. Lois Bell will serve as organist for the service. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.