Lozier, Esther E.

lozier, estherMrs. Esther E. Lozier, 99, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 5:40 am Thursday, August 13, 2015 in Rosewood Care Center.

She was born March 12, 1916 in Beardstown, Illinois the daughter of Chester O. and Stella Hinderer Bower. She married Leslie E. Lozier on May 30, 1936 in Knoxville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 27, 1997.

Esther is survived by her children, Howard D. (and Sally) Lozier of East Galesburg and Beverly J. (and Tyke) Jordan of Galesburg; six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four sisters, Margaret Unger, Clara Gibbs, Julia Hemmingson and Helen Daulton.

Esther worked in the cafeteria at Lombard Junior High School as a cook for 15 years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1935. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Esther enjoyed gardening, flowers and working in her yard. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and word search puzzles. She was a GHS Basketball season ticket holder for many years.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 pm Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Pastor Mary Runge will officiate. Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 pm Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Camp Kidz. Online condolences may be made to the www.h-p-w.com.

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