Rev. William T. Ekhardt, age 68, of Skokie, IL, formerly of Bakersfield, CA, suddenly, March 15, 2018. Retired Pastor, Northminster Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield, after 30 years; member, Kern Kiwanis Club. Beloved husband of Bonnie; loving father of Rev. Bill (Tracy) Ekhardt and Katie (Chuck) Falzone; dearest grandfather of Brett Woods, Asher, Indigo, Liam and Miles Ekhardt, and Josie Falzone; fond brother of Sharon (John) Grealis. Funeral Service, Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 10 a.m., at Evanshire United Presbyterian Church, 4555 Church St., Skokie, IL, 60076. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Evanshire United Presbyterian Church, 4555 Church St., Skokie, IL, 60076; Northminster Presbyterian Church of Bakersfield, 3700 Union Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93305; Delhi Community Presbyterian Church, 15917 El Capitan Way, Delhi, CA, 95315; Cortez Presbyterian Church, 12516 Cortez Ave., Turlock, CA, 95380; or Calvin Crest Conferences, 45800 Calvin Crest Rd., Oakhurst, CA, 93644. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or www.habenfuneral.com.