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Esther J Eigsti

June 27, 1936 — October 21, 2020


Esther J Eigsti
(June 27, 1936 – October 21, 2020)

Esther June Eigsti, 84, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

A private family graveside service will be held Saturday afternoon, October 24, 2020, in Mt. Hermon Cemetery, near Shelbyville, IL with Pastor Lonnie Stewart officiating. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Esther was born on June 27, 1936 in Shelbyville, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Carrie Lena Hostetler Eigsti. She cleaned homes and businesses in Shelbyville for many years and was also a babysitter. Esther enjoyed caring for her dogs, working crossword puzzles, and watching golf on television. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Amish Mennonite Church near Shelbyville, IL.

She is survived by her sister, Ruth Mae Stewart of Decatur, IL; sister-in-law, Rosie Eigsti of Shelbyville, IL and many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Leo Joseph Eigsti and Roy Eugene Eigsti; and sisters, Edna Ethel Eigsti, Mary Ellen Eigsti and Fern Elizabeth Toll.

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