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Name: Esther Marie Stead, 98
Died: Monday, July 26, 2010

Esther M. Stead, age 98, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2010 at the Masonic Home in Dousman.

Esther was born on May 13, 1912 the daughter of the late William and Bertha (nee Brandt) Lutz. Esther was retired from Northwest Telephone Company were she was an operator. Esther was a member of the United Methodist Church in Eagle and served on the women's society. She was a scorekeeper for Land-O-Lakes Baseball team and enjoyed fishing, cooking, baking, sewing, and crocheting.

Esther will be missed by her children, Arthur Stead of Dousman, Karen (Jerry) Sagert of Eagle; grandchildren, Raymond Raatz, Gerald (Linda) Raatz, Carol (Vernon) Percell, Deborah Garbukas, Deidre "Dee Dee" Runyan, Glen (Lori) Sagert, and Jill (Michael) West; 14 great-grandchildren, and "one on the way" great-great-grandchild. Esther is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, George; daughter, Virginia; 4 brothers, and 1 sister.

A Funeral Service for Esther will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at The United Methodist Church 305 E. Main St. Eagle, WI with Pastor Lawrence Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday until the time of service at the church.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to The Methodist Church in Eagle (see address above) or the Masonic Home 400 N. Main St. Dousman, WI 53118 in Esther's name.

For online obituary and guest registry go to www.hdlfuneralhomes.com.

Mealy's Funeral Home in Eagle, 594-2442, is assisting the family.

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