Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Patricia (Ernie) Martin, Alice (Larry) Walters and Karen (Ron) Wensley. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren. Dolores was a dedicated mother to her three loving children. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a friend to all.  Dolores spent many years working as a nurse. She had many hobbies and interest including being a missionary, figure skating instructor and traveling the world.  She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 20th at Dearborn Free Methodist Church, 2801 Telegraph Rd., Dearborn, 48124. Gathering at church from 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please honor Dolores Eckles by sending a financial contribution to the ministries of the Philippine Free Methodist Church. Dolores was a short-term medical missionary working with children and families in the Philippines. The link to donate is: Ministries of the Philippine Free Methodist Church

Visitation at the Dearborn location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Tuesday, March 19, 3-9pm. Service will be held at the Dearborn Free Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 20, at 11am. Gathering at the church begins at 10am.