Edward Ester, age 75 years, Korean War Veteran, life member of VFW Post 3233 of Sarasota, FL. Retired General Motors Fisher Body Division of Chicago for 35 years. Devoted husband of Beverly, nee Skolaski; loving father of eight children, Theresa Wisdom of Frankfort, IL, Nancy Hamik of Naperville, Mary Jo (Gary) Grossi of Chicago Ridge, William Jr. (Sandra) Plikuhn of Trenton, FL, Lora (John) Lewis of Romeoville, IL, Cheryl (Dennis) Czyzewicz of Joliet, IL, Maria Newman of Romeoville, IL, and Pamela (Timothy) Humphrey of Joliet, IL; cherished grandfather of 26; greatgrandfather of nine; dear brother of Lloyd Ester of Port Richey, FL, Doris Wietlisbach of Cincinnati, OH, Donald (Rita) Ester of Sarasota, FL, the late Melvin and the late Lillian Rogers; brother-in-law of Gordon and Tom Skolaski; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Chapel prayer 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2004, from Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Monday from 2 till 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-448-6000.
