Obituary of Jeffrey David Eklund

Jeffrey David Eklund

Our beloved Jeffrey (“Jeff”) David Eklund, 24, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. He was born on November 6, 1992 in Libertyville, IL, the son of Jeff and Connie (Taylor) Eklund. He attended Beach Park schools and graduated from Zion-Benton Township High School in 2011.

Jeff was a talented, passionate musician and loved playing the guitar, drums, singing, and writing music. He was involved in several bands and sang and played on the worship team at church for many years. He was an excellent cook and loved sharing good food with friends and family. He was a dog lover and never met a dog he didn’t love, especially his beloved pitbull, Meatloaf Miller. He will always be remembered for his caring attitude, generosity, and compassion for others. He was known for going the extra mile to help a friend and encouraging others who were struggling. Jeff never knew a stranger and made friends wherever he went. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, hugs, and great laugh. 

Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Ila Eklund; and his Uncle Tim (Jennifer) Eklund. He is survived by his parents - Jeff and Connie Eklund; his sisters Cortney (Mark) Ostrander and Ashley (Brett) Swords; his nieces Audra Ostrander and Jovie Swords; his nephew Wyatt Ostrander; grandparents, Larry and Joan Taylor; great-grandmother, Lulaine Henderson; girlfriend, Samantha Bagley; Uncle Dave (Terese) Eklund; Uncle Richard (Nancy) Eklund; Aunt Cynthia (Jim) Carlson; Uncle Robert (Mitten) Taylor; and many cousins. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Christian Assembly of God, 2929 Bethel Blvd., Zion, IL. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, November 10, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be private for the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family through Christian Assembly of God or at https://www.gofundme.com/memory-of-jeffrey-eklund.