Ekholm Orval Alick, taken from his family much too early, at the age of 61, died suddenly in his sleep on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002. He has joined his family and friends in Heaven who preceded him in death and he will be loved and remembered by all those he left behind. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ekholm; his son & daughter-in-law, Eric & Renette Ekholm; daughters, Kelly Ekholm and Chanda Carlson; his mother, Oral Murphy; grandchildren, Garrison, Casey and Kerrigan Ekholm. He was preceded in death by his father, Alick Ekholm; stepfather, Edgar Murphy; his paternal and maternal grandparents, and two aunts. Please join us in saying good-bye to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and good friend. Memorial service will be held 11 am on Thursday, Jan. 10 at the United Methodist Church, St. Croix Falls, WI. Visitation 10 am at the church. Arr. by the Edling Funeral Home, St. Croix Falls, WI. 715-483-3141

Published on January 8, 2002


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