A faithful follower of Christ and an avid reader; Esther enjoyed a spirited debate about politics and religion. She also enjoyed sewing, her flower garden, sketching and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Christine (Randy) Geiser, Kathy (Rick) Burfield, Rodney (Cheryl) Artz and Lori (George) Drews; grandchildren, Stephanie (Nee Stifter) Burfield, Christopher (Candise) Artz, Josh (Windy) Burfield, Brandon Burfield, Sarah Perez, Jason (Darby Gibson) Artz and Sarah Drews; great-grandchildren, Kyleah, Tre’von, Adam, Jacob, Taz, River, Ash, Trinity, Noah, Kane, Tyrus and Jackson; sister, Mary Kay (Tom) Houghton; brothers, Jim (Fran), Bob, Joe, George and Mike (Linda) Morrison.
She was predeceased by her parents; 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7th, at Advantage Funeral Home, 7000 W. State Street, Rockford; Pastor David Myers officiating. Visitation, 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment in Willwood Burial Park. Online condolences may be submitted at advantagefunerals.com
