Alton, NH

Drs. James "Jim" and Lizette "Liz" Eckert, of Dobbins Way, died March 15, 2019.

Jim (48) was born September 9, 1970 and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Joseph and Bernadine (Homison) Eckert. Lizette (50) was born in Davenport, IA on August 9, 1968, and was raised in Moline, IL, the daughter of Timothy and Diane (Coene) Kennedy.

Jim and Lizette met at the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA, both receiving Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and married June 7, 1997. Together they moved to Portland, ME before moving to Alton in 2012.

Both were active parishioners at St. Katharine Drexel Parish.

Jim owned and operated his own chiropractic business. He was an avid runner and competed in ultra-marathons all across the country. Lizette worked as a chiropractor at Sanctuary Body Works in Pittsfield, NH. She loved being a mom to her three children and operating the family farm.

Jim is survived by his mother Bernadine, siblings Brian, Jennifer, Joseph, Matthew, and Jacqueline, and was predeceased by his father Joseph. He had several cousins, nieces and nephews. Lizette is survived her parents Timothy and Diane, brothers Matthew, Nathan, Brandon, and Kevin. She had many cousins, nieces and nephews. Both are survived by their three children.

Calling Hours will be held Thursday March 21, 2019 4pm to 7pm at St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 40 Hidden Springs Road Alton, NH 03809. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday March 22, 2019 10am at the same location. All arrangements made by Peaslee Alton Funeral Home.