Caroline "Jean" Eichler 64, of DeKalb died unexpectedly Saturday April 6, 2013 at Central Dupage Hospital in Winfield, IL. She was born November 29, 1948 in Minot, North Dakota and was the daughter of Lloyd and Orline June Hill.

Jean graduated from Minot High School in Minot, North Dakota class of 1966. She married John "Jack" Eichler February 27, 1971 in Park Ridge, IL. They lived in Elmhurst before moving to DeKalb in 2001. In the early 1990?s Jean was Co-owner of Air Excellence (an air ambulance service). She was a member of the DeKalb Elks Lodge #765. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, taking care of her cats and she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her mother Orline June Hill of Minot, ND, one daughter Kristen Eichler of DeKalb. Five grandchildren; Sarah Eichler of DeKalb, Marissa, Jason, John Willis Eichler II, and Joey Eichler all of Palm Bay, FL. Her siblings; Marelyn (Butch) Gross of Greensburg, PA, Barbara Kapple of Bismarck, ND, Alan (Cleo) Hill of Minot, ND, Marla (Bill) Dykhoff of Minot, ND, Robert (Terri) Hill of Rock Hill, SC. A daughter-in-law; Danielle (Wolff) Eichler of Palm Bay, FL. She was preceded in death by her father Lloyd, her husband Jack, a daughter Tracy Rodgers, a son Douglas Eichler and a brother Michael Hill.

A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11:00am at Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home. Cremation will take place at Finch Crematory following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-758-3841.

Service:
Wednesday, April 10, 2013

11:00am

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

4:00pm-8:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home