Jean Ardell Asmund Eckerberg, Iron River

Jean A. Eckerberg passed away at home on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Jean was born in Iron River, Michigan, to Charles and Hilda (Halonen) Asmund. She was the second of five children. Jean grew up in Iron River and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following graduation, she continued working at the Delft Theater until her marriage. In 1956, Jean married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Eckerberg, at the First Presbyterian Church in Iron River. Ralph served in the U.S. Coast Guard's Air Search and Rescue. During their marriage, Jean and Ralph lived in several wonderful places, including Hawaii, where they lived twice. Ralph preceded Jean in death in 2025. She was also preceded in death by two infant children; her parents; her sister, Shirley Nicholson, and Shirley's husband, Larry; Ralph's parents, Carl and Jeanette Eckerberg; his sister, Edna and Vernon Treado; and her sister-in-law, Linda Lou Asmund. Jean is survived by her son, Eric (Carrie) Eckerberg of Baraga; his children, Andrew of Waterford, Ireland, Matthew (Diana) of Baltimore, Maryland, and Jeanna Marie; and her great-grandson, Dimitri of Baltimore. She is also survived by her daughter, Erin (Laith Zenad) Eckerberg of Mesa, Arizona; her children, Ashley Karlin (James) LaRusso of Queen Creek, Arizona, and Alex Rehbein of Mesa, Arizona. Also surviving are Jean's siblings, Esther (Robert) Christensen of Iron River, Verl (Alicia) Asmund of Richland, Washington, and Donald Asmund of Champion, Michigan; Ralph's sister, Jean C. Eckerberg of Atlantic Mine; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, including Joe Eckerberg and Delsey Treado. Jean's beloved pups, Daisy and Beau, will also miss her dearly. Per Jean's request, no funeral service will be held. Jacobson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends may sign Jean's guest book or send condolences at www.jacobsonfuneralhome.com.