(nee Schoessow) Born May 1, 1913 passed away peacefully on Dec. 6, 2006. Age 93 years. Beloved wife of Lester who preceded her in death after 73 years of marriage on November 12, 2005. May they be reunited in Heaven and "Together Forever". Esther was a loving mother to Beverley J. (the late Dr. Merlin A.) Kottke. Devoted grandmother to Dr. Kandice (Dr. Roger) Marchant and Kenneth (Cathi) Kottke. Caring great-grandmother to Eleanor and Alexandra Marchant, Konrad and Korben Kottke. Dear sister to Evelyn (Ray) Herzog and Claudine (Richard) Buchert. Kind sister-in-law to Dolores (the late Emil) Schoessow. Fond aunt of special nephew Dennis (Sharon) Schoessow and niece Susan (Dennis) Koehler. She is further survived by many friends and relatives. Esther's greatest joys in life centered around her husband, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her home in Bay View. She will live on in our hearts for the unconditional love and support given to us. A very special thank you to Dr. V.K. Rao, the caring and devoted staff at Meadowmere and at Mount Carmel. Thank you to Rev. David Wood for his many prayers. Memorials to Lutheran Chapel of the Cross appreciated. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, December 10, 2006, 2 to 4:30 PM with service at 4:30 PM. Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 So. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322