Carol Jean Eckstein, of Sunman, was born on June 11, 1929 in Sunman, a daughter to Raymond and Edna Hoff Lattire. She married Cornelius E. Eckstein on October 22, 1949 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church and together they raised seven children. Jean was a member of St. Nicholas Church and active in many activities, including bowling and clogging. She loved gardening and nature and all animals, especially her dogs, birds and ducks. Jean had a wide range of interests from sports to politics and enjoyed all holidays, but had a special love for Christmas. On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the age of 91, she passed away at her residence with all of her children, devoted caregiver, and other loved ones by her side.
Those surviving who will cherish Jean’s memory include her children, Greg (Carol) Eckstein of Sunman, Kathy (Terry) Johnson of Bright, Steve (Christy) Eckstein of Greensburg, Rodney (Sandy) Eckstein of St. Leon, Mark (Christy) Eckstein of Monrovia, Darrell (Cathy) Eckstein of Scottsdale, AZ and Anita Wallace of Greensburg; 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; 13 great, great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Laurene Britton and Shirley Campbell; one brother, Daren Lattire, and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Besides her parents and husband, Cornelius, who passed away January 17, 2016, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Jack Wallace; a great-grandson, Jesse Gabbard; 3 sisters, Violet Konradi, Connie Darling, and Charlene Ellinghausen, and 3 brothers, Dallas, Kendall and Larry Lattire.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman. Fr. Shaun Whittington and co-celebrant Fr. Frank Eckstein will officiate a Mass of Christian burial at 2 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Jean will be laid to rest in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to St. John’s UCC-Penntown Cemetery, St. Nicholas School, Sunman Rescue 20 Life Squad, or to the Sunman Volunteer Fire Department. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Carol Jean Eckstein.