William Lincoln Ekvall, 83 of Evanston, passed away Saturday June 29, 2019 at the Evanston Hospital in Evanston. He was born August 24, 1935 in Evanston, the son of Leonard Ekvall and Ruth Ekvall, nee Rice. A US Army Veteran and retired banker, he is survived by his nephews Paul (Leslie Gallagher) Jacob of Alexandria Virginia, John (Beth Baggett) Jacob of Franklin Tennessee and Joseph Jacob of McLean Virginia. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Abdisho Ekvall. Memorial Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Avenue, Evanston IL 60201. Contributions in his name may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com