Death date: Jan 2, 2021
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Mrs. Barbara A. Ek, of Lancaster S.C. passed away January 02, 2021 at the Lancaster Convalescent Center. She was born on April 02, 1937 a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara Kurek. She was preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Kneibel, and the late Robert Ek.A service to celebrate the life is currently pending due to COVID-19.Mrs. Ek is survived by son Michael and Terri Kneibel, grandchildren Mikayla and Aubrey Kneibel, step-daughter Laura McLimans, step-grandchildren Zachary Dennigan and Nick McLimans. She is also survived by her siblings, Beverly Hilaski, Margret Kurek and her special friend Andrus, Thomas Kurek, David and Marie Kurek, Joan and Leonard Dill, Susan and Charles Booms, Timothy and Linda Kurek, James Kurek and special friend Jan, Jonathon Kurek, Marybeth and Kenneth Cavanary, Mark and Lisa Kurek, Matthew and Cindy Kurek, including aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and several friends from her previous residences in Grand Rapids Michigan, Lewiston, Michigan, Rockford Michigan. She is also survived by her Lancaster friends Darlene Hallman, the Jenkins Family, Mike and Gail Steele, Tom and Cathy O’Toole. As well as, her caregivers Jon and Paula Barnett, her hospice nurse, Kristine and the Lancaster Convalescent Center staff.Barb was employed at Hi Delight family restaurant in Standale, Michigan where she was head cook and banquet planner. She proudly served former Congressman who later became President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. She also worked on the family farm located on Lake Michigan Drive for Chester and Glenadine Kurek.Memorial contributions may be made to local Wounded WarriorNotes to the family may be made at www.lancasterfuneralhome.com.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Ek.Read Obituary
Barb was my mother, Marilyn Cole's friend and also mine. She was kind, thoughtful, loving, and sweet. I missed her badly when she moved from Scram Lake. I will miss our long talks in person and then on the telephone. I am greatly sad to know she has passed, but also relieved she isn't suffering anymore. I love you Barb! See you on the other side! Barb (Cole) Simon
Please accept my deepest condolences. I am a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Lancaster. I met Barbara shortly after she registered at St. Catherine's. She became a member of our Ladies Guild Bible Study Group. I enjoyed her input and insight so often. She was a delightful lady and a budding friend. Covid restrictions ended our meetings and caused me to loose contact with Barbara. I was not aware of her illness. She will be remembered in prayer by our group. I plan to have a Mass offered for her at St. Catherine's. Mary Barry, Lancaster .
