Brenda J. Ekhoff

We remember Brenda Ekhoff, whose spirit departed from us on December 14, 2024, at the age of 72. Brenda is survived by her husband, Randy Ekhoff; her daughters, Tammy Lambert and Terri Westfall; her siblings, Robert (Fern) Fowler and Faith Voss; her grandchildren, Daniel Peddycord, Eric (Caitlin) Peddycord, Cory Peddycord, Rebekah (Ross) Klauer, and Travis Westfall; and her great-grandchildren, Renly Peddycord and Landon Peddycord. In addition to family, she was blessed with many friends and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Fowler, and her sisters, Carolyn Fowler, Nola Seagraves, Lorraine Webb, and Trudy Weisbecker. She was a lifelong resident of the Village of Grant Park and spent decades feeding the children at Grant Park Elementary School. An active member of the community, she served on the park board for the village. She was a lover of the outdoors, enjoying fishing, camping, gardening, and birdwatching. Brenda will be remembered for her outgoing spirit, clever wit, and famous chocolate chip cookies. A celebration of life for Brenda will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 2:00pm – 6:00pm at the Grant Park Community Center. Cremation Rites Accorded.