Esther Marie WILLIAMS

1915 ∼ 2008

Esther Marie WILLIAMS
Esther Marie Williams, 92, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, February 8th, 2008, at St. Catherine's Medical Center Campus. Born in Sunbury, IA, on July 18, 1915, she was the youngest daughter of the late Theodore and Louise (Ruebling) Pickron. She received her education in the schools of Rock Island, IL. She resided in Franklin Park, IL, for 29 years and Twin Lakes, WI, for 33 years. She moved to Kenosha in March, 2005. On June 21, 1941, she married Leo O. Williams in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death in 1980. While living in Franklin Park, IL, with her husband, Leo, and son Jim, she enjoyed coffee-klutching with he girl friends and going for rides in the car. In the evenings, she and her husband played cards with friends. Once she moved to Twin Lakes, she made many friends of all ages. She became an avid doll collector. Whenever called for lunch, shopping, or to accompany a friend to the doctor, she was always available - "her dance card was full!" She was a popular friend, always had a smile on her face, ready to give of herself to anyone, and game to go-go-go! Surviving are a son, James R. (Mary) Williams of Pleasant Prairie, WI; and a grandson, Robert A. (Allison) Williams of Woodridge, IL. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Arthur Pickron; and two sisters, Erma Pickron and Frieda Schauble. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 11th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 am. Interment will be held on Tuesday in the chapel at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Island, IL, at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Monday at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Memorials to the Shalom Center (homeless shelter) in Kenosha, WI, would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Esther's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Lori and Tim Popanda February 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family members of Esther. We were her neighbors in Twin Lakes for quite awhile. She was a great lady. Very nice and always wonderful with my boys, when they stopped by her house. She has been missed in the neighborhood. She will always be remembered with a smile.She and you are in our prayers. Lori and Tim Popanda