Jane Catherine Eckenrod

Jane Catherine Eckenrod age 86 of Nashua, IA died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly.

A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Nashua with Rev. Tom Heathershaw celebrating the Mass. Inurnment will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Nashua at a later date.  Bill Mahoney, Mike Mahoney, Jack Demro, Scot Demro, Todd Meyer, Jacob Meyer, and Dylan Meyer will be serving as Honorary Urnbearers.

Friends may greet the family an hour prior to the Mass at the Church on Tuesday.

A celebration of life will take place at the Nashua Town & Country Club on Tuesday September 3, 2024 from 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Hugeback – Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Born on August 30, 1937 to William & Martha (Younker) Mahoney, in the same town she would lovingly call home for the entirety of her life.

Jane’s journey began as a bright-eyed girl in Nashua, where she attended and graduated from Nashua High School. Her passion for learning and growth led her to further her education, obtaining both a Real Estate License and a Broker License. This education paved the way for her successful career in real estate, where she made a significant impact on the community she so cherished.

In 1957, Jack Eckenrod would drive her home after their evening shift at St. Michael’s Fair Stand. Her life was forever changed and they married the following spring at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Nashua on April 25, 1957. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and shared passions.

Jane’s love for her community was evident in her involvement with the group that built the country club in Nashua, a testament to her dedication to creating spaces for joy and togetherness. Her interests were as vibrant and varied as her personality. An avid curler, Jane found camaraderie and competition on the ice. Her artistic soul found expression in oil painting, capturing the beauty of the world as she saw it.

A social butterfly, Jane cherished playing cards with friends and engaging in lively conversations. Her love for plants was more than a hobby; it was a reflection of her nurturing spirit. Jane pickled everything she could, a nod to her resourcefulness and love for culinary adventures. Traveling with her family brought her immense joy, with memorable trips with Jack and their best friends.

Those who knew Jane would describe her as kind, courageous, and passionate. She approached life with a sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact on those around her. Her legacy is one of love, commitment, and a zest for life that inspired all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Jane’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and friends, yet they take comfort in knowing that her spirit will continue to inspire them. As they reflect on her life, they will remember a woman who lived fully, loved deeply, and left an indelible mark on the world.

Jane is survived by her daughter Jill (Todd) Eckenrod-Meyer of Waterloo; brother Bill (Janice) Mahoney of Mason City; sister-in-law JoAnn Demro of Nashua; grandchildren: Jordyn Williams of Tampa, FL, Jacob Meyer of Kansas City, MO, Dylan Meyer of Virginia Beach, VA, and Kaitlyn and Camryn Meyer of Waterloo.

She was preceded in death by her parents William & Martha (Younker) Mahoney; husband Jack Eckenrod; sister Kay Connor; brother-in-laws: Al Connor and Floyd Demro.

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