Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ekwall, James Garrett October 29, 2019
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Ionia Sentinel Standard- Sat. Nov. 2, 2019

JAMES EKWALL, 88
James Garrett Ekwall, 88 of Ionia formerly of Saranac passed away October 29, 
2019, in Ionia. He was born February 17, 1931, in Chicago the son of Garrett 
E. and Marjorie (Kraft) Ekwall, Jim graduated from High school in 1948 in 
Evanston, Ill. He went on to the University of Michigan, graduating in 1952 
with a bachelor's in English with honors. 

He enlisted in the Army serving from 1955 to 1958. He attended intelligence 
school in 1955 as an analyst. While serving he received commendations as a 
marksman, sharpshooter and a good conduct medal. Jim served two and a half 
years in the Panama Canal followed by the Army reserve until 1963.

He worked as an editor for World Books in Chicago. Jim's passion in life was 
reading, collecting books and eating chocolate cake. He lived in Illinois, 
Arizona and California before making his home in Ionia.

Surviving Jim are his sister Janet Britt and nephew Raymond of California.

Upon his request there will be no services. Burial will take place in Tuttle 
Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Lake funeral Home. Online condolences may 
be made at lakefuneralhomes.com


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