Portia Eckhoff Obituary (1944

Portia Elaine Eckhoff, 74, Surprise, AZ., formerly of Pontiac, IL., died Saturday, October 27, 2018 after a brief illness. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside service will be held at Avoca Township Cemetery in rural Fairbury at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's School in Pontiac. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is handling arrangements for the family. Portia was born on March 24, 1944 in Fairbury, IL., a daughter of Glenn and Elva Jean (Weakman)Sparks. She married Robert(Bob)Roth of Forrest, IL in 1960. She later married Jim Eckhoff on August 9, 1970 in Pontiac. He preceded her in death in 2010. Survivors include: one son, Robert(Kelly) Eckhoff, Pontiac, and one daughter, Lynn Kinney, Cleveland, TN.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters; Becca(Larry) Maurer, Glendale, AZ.; Wendy Sparks, Fairbury, IL; one brother; Jay(Lisa)Sparks, Bloomington, Il. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Glenn(Bud)Sparks Jr. Portia was employed by the City of Pontiac for many years before moving to Arizona where she worked for the City of Surprise before retiring. She enjoyed dancing, going to the movies, and reading.