Lois Marilyn Eklind, age 77, a resident of Park Ridge since 1964, died Monday, January 29 at the Moorings in Arlington Heights after a battle with cancer. She was born on September 30, 1929 in Chicago to Clarence and Florence Edstrom.

Lois was an accomplished pianist and musician. She played for numerous churches and for the King's Couriers. She married Howard Eklind on February 11, 1956. Together they have been members of South Park Church for 50 years, where she volunteered in many ways including Women's Missionary Society, Pioneer Girls, World Day of Prayer, the Pre-high group and played the piano. She was known as a gracious hostess and a talented decorator. She hosted students from International Students ministry in her home on many occasions. Lois and Howard have been known for their generosity to many organizations and ministries.

She is survived by her husband, Howard Eklind, former president of Eklind Tool Company, two daughters, Karen J. Eklind of Park Ridge and Janet L. Eklind of Lake Forest.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at the South Park Church,1330 South Courtland, Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone: 847-825-5507, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Private interment will take place at Ridgewood Cemetery in Des Plaines.

Memorials may be directed to India Rural Evangelical Fellowship, P.O. Box 65, White Lake, WI 54491-0065 or Inner City Impact, 2704 West North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647.