nole, FL; 3 grandchildren, Meriah, Paxon, and Brennon; and siblings, Barb Camillo of Rockford, IL, Michele (Lenny) Forsell of Rockford, IL, Frank Pouder of Bradenton, FL, and Dennis (Wendy) Gregory of Rockford, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, George, June and Alvin, her ex-husband Robert Ekard, Garry Elsner father of Marc and Greg, and a son Craig Ekard. Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.