Esther Weiss
September 12, 1922 ~ October 9, 2008
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Esther Weiss, 86, of Faulkton passed away, Thursday, October 9, 2008 at the Faulkton Area Medical Center.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2008 at Orient Lutheran Church with Pastor Rob Nedbalek officiating. Burial was in the Prairie View Cemetery, Orient. Visitation was 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12,2008 at the Luce Funeral Home in Faulkton with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Esther was born on September 12, 1922 to John and Anna (Haberling) Hagen in Orient, South Dakota. She was confirmed in 1937 and was a lifetime member of the Orient Lutheran Church. She lived her entire life in the Orient and Faulkton area.
She graduated from Orient High School and attended Remily’s Beauty School in Aberdeen. She was married to Roy Nicholas Weiss in 1941 and was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children. With most of her children grown, she started work as a Nurse’s Aide at the Faulk County Memorial Hospital in 1966. She also worked as a Home Health Aide and a Homemaker/Home Health Aide until 1987 and then again at the Faulk County Hospital. After retiring, she spent winters with her children in New Mexico and California.
She lived on the farm until Roy retired in 1980 when they moved to Faulkton. She loved people and her home was always open for coffee. She also enjoyed fixing hair for friends and family.
Esther is survived by her children: Michael (Betty) Weiss, Barbara (Gary) Agenbroad, Daniel (Theresa) Weiss and Mark Weiss; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parentsl her husband, Roy Weiss; her brothers and sisters: Olga Aiken, Minnie Simmons, Mary Bowar, Oscar Hagen, Edward Hagen, and Annette Hagen; her son, Richard Weiss; and her grandson, Brian Weiss.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Orient Lutheran Church, PO Box 109, Orient, SD 57467, or Alzheimer’s Foundation, South Dakota Office, 1000 N West Avenue, Suite 250,
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Esther's arrangements.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 13, 2008 at Orient Lutheran Church with Pastor Rob Nedbalek officiating. Burial was in the Prairie View Cemetery, Orient. Visitation was 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12,2008 at the Luce Funeral Home in Faulkton with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Esther was born on September 12, 1922 to John and Anna (Haberling) Hagen in Orient, South Dakota. She was confirmed in 1937 and was a lifetime member of the Orient Lutheran Church. She lived her entire life in the Orient and Faulkton area.
She graduated from Orient High School and attended Remily’s Beauty School in Aberdeen. She was married to Roy Nicholas Weiss in 1941 and was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children. With most of her children grown, she started work as a Nurse’s Aide at the Faulk County Memorial Hospital in 1966. She also worked as a Home Health Aide and a Homemaker/Home Health Aide until 1987 and then again at the Faulk County Hospital. After retiring, she spent winters with her children in New Mexico and California.
She lived on the farm until Roy retired in 1980 when they moved to Faulkton. She loved people and her home was always open for coffee. She also enjoyed fixing hair for friends and family.
Esther is survived by her children: Michael (Betty) Weiss, Barbara (Gary) Agenbroad, Daniel (Theresa) Weiss and Mark Weiss; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parentsl her husband, Roy Weiss; her brothers and sisters: Olga Aiken, Minnie Simmons, Mary Bowar, Oscar Hagen, Edward Hagen, and Annette Hagen; her son, Richard Weiss; and her grandson, Brian Weiss.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Orient Lutheran Church, PO Box 109, Orient, SD 57467, or Alzheimer’s Foundation, South Dakota Office, 1000 N West Avenue, Suite 250,
Sioux Falls, SD, 57104.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Esther's arrangements.
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We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Esther. May it comfort you to know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Esther was a great friend to Mom over the years. She will be greatly missed.
Esther was a great lady — I loved getting to know her at the assisted living. She made caring for her a joy. I found that when you truly care about someone and their well being comunication came easier. Esther always had her way of letting us know what she needed and always showed us her appreciation. She will be missed by many people and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Judy Grabinski
Mothes are special gifts from God. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry & Ann
To the family of Esther Weiss: We would love to extend our greatest symapthies to the family of Esther. She was a super friend to mother (Gail Vogeler) and she will be missed. She was a sweet friend and she loved her family very much. Esther is with the Lord now and has the pleasure to endure the other family members that have past. We will all be truly blessed when we are finally united with them in heaven.
Our prayers are with you,
Terry and Ron
Esther was a beautiful person and will be missed by friends and staff at the Faulkton Healthcare Center.
Our Deepest Sympathy to you. She will always hold a special place in our heart. She was a dear friend to our mother/grandmother Katherine