Aline Fern Echternach, the daughter of Earl and Gladys (Hatfield) Graham was born February 4, 1927 at White Lake, South Dakota. She passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society, Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 3 days.

Aline graduated from Wales-Lincoln Consolidated Schools in 1945. She was united in marriage to Elmer Echternach on March 20, 1948, at Red Oak, Iowa. Aline worked for 35 years at Murphy Calendar Company. She enjoyed cooking, baking, always had a super clean home, and watching TV. Aline and Elmer loved to follow the grandchildren in their sporting events and attended all their games. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Red Oak.

Aline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer on October 26, 2008; daughter, Kathy Echternach and two brothers: Darwin Graham and Jim Graham.

Aline is survived by her two children: Mike (Cindy) Echternach of Red Oak, IA and Lori Echternach of Red Oak, IA; five grandchildren: Amy (Terry) Westerlund, Jaimy Echternach, Angie Echternach, Jake Echternach and Jet Echternach; six great-grandchildren: Seth (Carly) Esaias, Noah Westerlund, Cayden Echternach, Alec Axon, Jaxon Terry and Jersey Echternach; and great-great-grandson, Walker Esaias; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Graveside Service will be held
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa
Rev. Eric Sayonkon, Officiating
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, Iowa
Family and friends will meet at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. for precession to the cemetery. COVID-19 mandates will be followed.

Open Viewing at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home on Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 mandates will be followed.

A memorial is being established in Aline's name.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Aline's arrangements.