"Dale our belated condolences and prayers for you and your family. Steve, Jodee, Jessica, Hannah and Gabe Okins."
In loving memory of
Esther Marxhausen
September 19, 1916 - November 13, 2007
Lewiston,
Esther Marxhausen, 91, of Lewiston died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Winona Community Memorial Hospital.
Esther was born September 19, 1916 in Norton Township, Winona County to Herman and Auguste (Janzow) Richter. She and Lenhard Marxhausen were married on July 17, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church ? Silo. They farmed in Norton Township, retiring in 1980. Lenhard died March 24, 1998. Esther moved to Lewiston in April of this year, residing at Speltz Estates Assisted Living.
She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Norton Township, where Esther taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was active in Ladies Aid. She also was active in the Sauer Home Auxiliary. She enjoyed baking, playing cards and getting together with friends and family.
Survivors include three children; Eugene (Lois) Marxhausen of Rollingstone, Dale (Karen) Marxhausen of Utica and Ileen Marxhausen of Rochester, eight grandchildren; Denise Lecy, Todd Marxhausen, Stacie Stoll, Brent Marxhausen, Paula Michalowski, Tim Marxhausen, Alisa Rossow and Ruth Endthoff, and a brother, Rev. Eldor (May) Richter of Arlington Heights, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lenhard, a grandson, two great-grandchildren, two sisters Adeline and Dorothy and a brother Erwin.
Funeral Services will be 11AM Saturday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Norton Township with The Reverend David Eckert officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Friday at Hoff Funeral Home in Lewiston, and one hour before services at the church. Memorials are prefered to Chapel of the Air Lutheran Broadcast or to the donor's choice. Please share a memory of Esther or view her Tribute Video at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/?id=12830
Tributes
"Esther has made it to her wonderful home forever. STAN & MARGE BANDKAU"
"Ilene and family, Sorry to learn of Esthers passing. I always enjoyed taking care of her, she reminded me so much of my own mother. sincerely, Joan Schnabel"
"Margie and I remember the very first time we came to Altura in April, 1982, after I had accepted the Call to be pastor at Jehovah - Altura and Trinity - Norton. Esther and Lenhard invited us to come to their house for noon dinner. Esther served us a delicious ham dinner. I remember Esther's delicious cookies/bars and hot tea that she served for mid-afternoon lunch everytime I stopped to visit her and/or Lenhard. I remember Esther saying at Trinity Ladies Aid meetings when we would discuss to what place we should give our Christmas offering. She always suggested some mission field so that people would have the opportunity to hear the Gospel message so that they might have the opportunity to be brought to faith and be saved. Esther was a very dedicated, faithful and sincere Christian in whom the Holy Spirit had truly done His work and led her to faithfully attend worship services, hear the Word of God, and live a Christian life. May our gracious God bless her family and keep all of you in the true faith in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior now and always. The time will come when you will be reunited with your dear mother and grandmother in heaven to enjoy an eternal family reunion. Pastor Vomhof"
"Deepest sympathy and prayer at your time of loss."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the word of the Lord."
"Though we are far away our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sid & Bonnie Hill"
"Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers to your family."
"Ileen: Am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family@ this time."