Esther Elsie Schadler
November 9th, 1934 - December 24th, 2009
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Esther's Obituary
Benton Harbor, MI – Esther Elsie Schadler, 75 of Benton Harbor, MI, a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 24, 2009. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2009 at St. Matthew's Lutheran, corner of Colfax and Kline Ave. in Benton Harbor. Burial will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starks & Menchinger Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd. – St. Joseph, MI.
Esther was born to Michael and Lydia (Bomke) Popke on November 9, 1934 in Benton Harbor, MI. She married Ivan Schadler in Benton Harbor in 1955.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Denise (Steven) Skalla of Niles, MI and her son, Gregg (Karen) Schadler of Pocahontas, AR. She is also survived by her sister, Eleanor (Edward) Palma, sister-in-law Nancy Popke, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers, Alfred and Robert Popke.
Those wishing to share a memory or sign the “memory†book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran.
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