Esther Kraft

Esther M. Kraft, 86, of Seymour, passed away Monday evening, August 12, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born May 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Arnolderussen) Timmers in Freedom.
She was united in marriage on April 19, 1947 to Lloyd Kraft. He preceded her in death on August 7, 2012.
Esther was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic Church in Seymour and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 106 for 66 years.
She is survived by her son, Anthony (Becky) Kraft; three daughters: Marlene Kraft, Bonduel; Karen (Michael) Gonnering, Seymour; Virginia (Tony) Huberty, Green Bay; she is further survived by grandsons Aaron (Amy) Krahn, Evan (Leanne) Krahn, Ryan (Lindsey) Kraft, Dr. Tony (Laura) Kraft, Peter (Kari) Kraft, James (Tammy) Blom, Kevin Blom, Wayne (Jodi) Blom, and granddaughter Suzie (Rick) Lancelle; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 great, great-grandchildren; Shammi, her special friend (Karen & Mike's yellow lab). She is further survived by sisters: Evelyn McGuiness, Leone Laskowski, Rose (Harry) Hill, Shirley Hirshman; brother Peter (Rose) Timmers; sister-in-law Sally (Len) Prahl; brothers-in-law: Henry Riegel, Vilas (Vernice) Kraft; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra; brother, Gordon; sisters: Lorraine (Wilmer) Jens, Verla Riegel, Eileen (Carl) Dahlen; brothers-in-law: Arthur Laskowski, Ronald Hirshman, and Richard McGuiness.
Friends may call at St. John's Catholic Church, Seymour on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
Online condolences may be express at www.muehlboettcher.com .
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
A thank you to special friends- the Wednesday Card Club ladies and to family and friends who provided support during the past year.