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Esther Wright

d. September 1, 2012

Esther Wright



STREATOR-  Esther Wright 96 of Streator died Saturday afternoon (Sept. 1, 2012) at St. Mary’s Hospital, Streator.
Private family funeral services will be held at Hagi Funeral Home, Streator. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Streator.
Mrs. Wright was born May 1, 1916 at home in Streator the daughter of Harry and Matilda “Tillie” (Kaluza) French. She married Robert J. Wright, Jan. 18, 1940 at St. Stephen’s Rectory, Streator. He preceded her in death Sept. 13, 2001.
Esther had been employed at Streator Brick Co. during WWII and at Streator Unlimited during the 1960’s and 1970’s. She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church and currently a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator. She was active with St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary for twenty five years, and was the first award winner in the City of Streator for her part in the “Kids Play” playground equipment at Streator City Park. She attended St. Stephen’s grade school and was a graduate of Streator High School, class of 1934.
She is survived by two sons, Robert C. (Kathy) Wright and Timothy (Patricia) Wright, both of Streator, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Wendy Wright Boik, one sister, Mamie Cresto and one brother, Charles “Charley” French.
Memorials may be made to Streator Unlimited.
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