James Lewis “J.L.” Eckert, age 94 of Butler, Missouri died Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Butler. He was born January 13, 1931 to James Daniel and Edith Rebecca Palm Eckert in Butler.
J.L. is survived by his wife, Kathleen Eckert of Butler, Missouri; one daughter, Liesa Scrogham and husband Charles of Butler, Missouri; one son, David Eckert and wife Kathy of Harrisonville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nathan, Mallory, David, Nick and Ethan; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. J.L. was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Dan Eckert; and four siblings, Virginia Mizner, Frank Eckert, Robert Eckert and Marjorie Henley.
