Lena Sylvia Esselman

LENA SYLVIA ESSELMAN , 8 6 , of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 12:57 am, Friday, February 7, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late William “Leon” Leo and Gettie O. (nee Griffith) Moranville on April 14, 1933 in Chester, Illinois.

Lena married Donald Paul Esselman on July 2, 1955 in Claryville, Missouri; he preceded her in death on December 11, 2001.

She had worked at the Chester Greenhouse and as a housekeeper for Memorial Hospital in Chester.

She was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church as well as the Ladies Altar Sodality. Lena enjoyed cooking and baking, making floral arrangements, gardening, sewing and creating beautiful nativity scenes.

Survivors:

4 Children:

Kevin (Brenda) Esselman Perryville, MO

Trina Lynn Esselman Chester, IL

Kim (Gary) Smith Sparta, IL

Renee (Ronald) Laurent Fults, IL

1 Sister:

Elsie Turner Chester, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Joshua, Arthur, Dylan and Karli

1 Great Grandchild:

Darcie

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 6 Brothers, 3 Sisters and 1 Granddaughter – Devon Alane Gentry Wood

Funeral Mass :

10:00 am, Tuesday, February 11, 2020

St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Tuesday – 7:30 am – 9:45 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. Mary’s Catholic School

Family Choice