Esther Irene Flory

Esther Irene Flory, 86, of Wyatt, passed away January 10, 2012 at the Bremen Health Care Center. She was born on January 20, 1925 to Guy David and Mabel (Kamp) Smith in Kosciusko County. She married Roger Flory in Bremen on April 27, 1946.

Esther graduated from Bremen High School and worked at Dwyer of Wakarusa as a seamstress for several years. She enjoyed camping with her husband and caring for her family and home. Esther was a great cook. She also became a big fan of Burkholder Dutch Village and liked to spend time there socializing with good friends. First and foremost, Esther loved her family very much and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons Doug (Connie) Flory of Bremen and Jeff (Sally) Flory of Wyatt, one daughter Carol (Steve) Dhoore of Mishawaka, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, and one sister.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 11AM at the Mishler Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Neil Wonnacott. Burial will follow the service at St. John Cemetery, Woodland.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.



Memorial contributions may be made to the Bremen Health Care Center or the Alzheimer's Association.