Donald R. Ecklund, C.P.D., retired, age 80, October 17, 2013, loving husband of Lorraine (nee Conley); beloved father of Jill Ecklund, Barry (Kathleen) Ecklund; cherished “Papa” of Madeline and Emily Ecklund. Dear brother of the late Marie (late Bill), the late Marjorie (late Mel), the late John (Martha) and the late William. Fond brother-in-law of the late Sharon (Fritz) Pruzina. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Al and Marie Ecklund. Dear cousin to Ginger (Rich) Houlihan. Dear friend to Jack Schaller. Retired Chicago policeman with 44 years of service, Korean War Veteran, 50 year member of the Hamburg Club. Visitation Monday, Oct. 21, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9:15 a.m., from MICHAEL COLETTA SONS CHAPEL, McKeon Funeral Directors, 544 W. 31st St., to Nativity of Our Lord Church. Mass 10 a.m. Private Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Funeral information, 312-225-8500.

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