Esther B. Macke, 97 of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 7:05 am, Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Randolph County Care Center in Sparta, Illinois. She was born to John H. Sr. and Anna Marie (nee: Dehn) Macke on December 18, 1915 in Ellis Grove, IL. Esther was a co-owner of Macke's General Merchandise Store in Ellis Grove, IL. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ellis Grove, IL and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors: Niece: Jana Macke Port Vancouver, WA Nephew: Bob Macke Salem, OR Many Friends Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Sister - Marie Seimers and 2 Brothers - Robert Macke & John Henry Macke Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 24, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Bill McCluskey Visitation: Thursday - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery Ellis Grove, Illinois Memorials: Donor's Choice