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Esther Hoesman Obituary

Esther D. Hoesman Grand Ledge Age 93, born May 23, 1917 in Lansing, MI, passed away July 19, 2010 at her home. Esther retired from the Lansing Public Library in 1976; was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Lutheran's Layman's League. She enjoyed volunteering, reading, knitting, and working with flowers. Her husband of 58 years, Forrest predeceased her in 1996. She is survived by her son, Rev. Clarence (Barbara) Hoesman of Frankenmuth, MI, 2 daughters, Kristine (George) Bliss of Chattanooga, TN and Phyllis (Jeff) Oltmann of Portland, OR; 7 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; brother, William Janetzke and sister, Elsa Schraft both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 22, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7000 W. Saginaw Hwy., Lansing, MI 48917, with Rev. Roger Straub officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Jul. 20 to Jul. 25, 2010.

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Susan McGhee (Maloney)

August 2, 2010

Phyllis and family,
I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her fondly and she was such a wonderful friend to my mother (Betty Maloney).

Don & Bev Judge

July 25, 2010

Pastor and Barbara,
We were so sorry to read of your Mom's joining the Lord. We are former Grand Ledge residents, so are very framiliar with her church there. We are now members of Chapel of the Lakes, and enjoy seeing you when you're up here in what we've always called "God's Country"!

Loree Esch McNaughton

July 22, 2010

Clarence, I fondly remember your Mom. I am so sorry for your loss.

July 20, 2010

Clarence, - Roger Brown, Dick Friz, Phil Andridge and myself were all wondering about you at the 50th Reunion in 2008. Sorry for your loss, a good long life. Steve Dutcher, Ft. Lauderdale, FL (formerly Coldwater, MI)

Andrea Rodriguez

July 20, 2010

My dear Aunt Esther - How I will miss her. I have pictures of her, Forrest and me all throughout my life. We corresponded regularly, and I know she is in a better place. My condolences to her immediate family. She may be gone, but her memory will live on in me until I die.

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