Rita K. Eckstrom

Rita K. (Kauphusman) Eckstrom, 92, of Dunkirk passed away Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026 at Brooks Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend Calling Hours on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 4-7 p.m. at R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc; 56 East Doughty Street, Dunkirk, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on February 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church; 328 Washington Avenue, Dunkirk, NY. A complete obituary will be published in this weekend's edition of the Dunkirk Observer. Share condolences, www.rmackowiak.com. Arrangements are by R. Michael Mackowiak III; R. Mackowiak Funeral Home, Inc.