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Esther Kuenker Obituary

Kuenker, Esther L. 2/2/1926 - 2/4/2017 Elk Rapids There will be a service celebrating Esther's life at Faith Lutheran Church Saturday, August 12, with fellowship beginning at 9:30 and the Memorial service starting at 11 am. Donations in Esther's memory can be made to any of Faith Lutheran Church Music Program (Adult Choir or Bells), Bay City Players or Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Michigan. Arrangements have been handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Bay City Times from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10, 2017.
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I'm so sorry to hear of Esther's passing. She and her husband Roland made my 5 years of teaching water aerobics at the YMCA so much fun! She was such a loving, kind and gentle lady.

Marianne Kaliszewski

August 14, 2017

She was a blessing to me, a transfer student, to a new school district in the middle of the school year. She is the ONLY bright memory I have of 6th grade. May her memory be a blessing for you always.

Marie McDaniel Luscomb

August 13, 2017

She was a blessing for me, as a transfer student, to a new school district, in the middle of a school year. She is the ONLY bright part of 6th grade I recall. May her memory be a blessing for you always.

Marie McDaniel Luscomb

August 13, 2017

To Esther's Family...What a blessing one person could be to so many people! We miss our dear friend and neighbor. God be with you all!

Gordon and Anita Mueller

August 12, 2017

Well done thy good and faithful servant.
Keeping families in our thoughts and prayers as they gather to honor Esther, who is missed by many. Eileen & Gordon Lange

August 12, 2017

Mrs. Kuenker, my first grade teacher, was my favorite teacher throughout all my years of schooling. Her warmth, patience and gentle guidance stayed with me up until this day. She will be missed. Fran Knight Arvan

Fran Knight Arvan

August 7, 2017

The best 6th grade teacher ever..loved her! RIH Mrs. Keunker ❤

Jodi (Bird) Waibel

August 5, 2017

When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Therefore, we w the times spent with loved ones-draw strength from the love of family and friends-and may God's word and his loyal love comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

August 4, 2017

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