Browse the obituary of Agnes Dorree Dorree Eckhoff December 31 1927 December 27 2022 residing in Iowa City, Iowa for funeral burial details. Write a message of sympathy or a last tribute to perpetue the friendship thread
December 31 1927 December 27 2022
Obituary Agnes “Dorree” Eckhoff, 94, passed away on December 27, 2022, at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, January 2 at Oaknoll at 10:30 AM with comments at 11:00 AM. A Celebration of Dorree’s life is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charitable organization of your choice. Dorree was born on December 31, 1927, in Iowa City and adopted by Mary Emma (Sells) and George P. Hauser. Dorree’s childhood was spent in Iowa City. She graduated from City High School, Iowa City, in 1945. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1949 where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. On February 9, 1946, Dorree married Harry J. Eckhoff, Jr. in Kahoka, MO. The the couple had five children: George, Christine, Neil, Julie and Elizabeth. As part of Harry’s military service, the family lived in numerous locations, finally retiring in 1966 and returning to the Iowa City area. Dorree worked in the insurance industry over the years and retired as a Sales Representative for Newton Manufacturing. Dorree was an active member of Johnson County Republican Women, a dedicated volunteer at the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and an avid bridge player with various groups over the years. Her faith was important to her, and she was a member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City. Dorree will be best remembered for her poise and grace, as well as her dedication to Hawkeye Athletics. Dorree is survived by her children George (Cindy) Eckhoff, Christine Storck, Neil Eckhoff, Julie (Don) Scharnweber and Elizabeth (Randy) Yakish; 11 grandchildren, and 20 grandchildren with 2 more on the way. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, including special nephew Patrick McGaughey. Dorree was preceded in death by her husband Harry, her parents, and her sister Mary Frances. Read more
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Agnes Dorree Dorree Eckhoff December 31 1927 December 27 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Iowa City, state: Iowa