Esther M. Wilkinson, 87, Shiocton, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at Appleton Medical Center.

She was born Nov. 19, 1921, to the late Martin and Mabel (Fraker) Olson.

On Oct. 25, 1941, she was united in marriage to John Wilkinson, enjoying 57 years together with some sorrows, much joy and many, many laughs. He preceded her in death on July 15, 1999.

Esther was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church in Navarino. She enjoyed life, she loved her Lord and her devotion time. She liked reading, quilting, puzzles, playing cards, traveling, fishing and visiting but most importantly time spent with her family.

She is survived by Eugene (Rosie) Wilkinson, Black Creek; Gary (Diane) Wilkinson; Shiocton; Lois (Jack) Bernard, Olathe, Kan.; Russell (Cheryl) Wilkinson, Shiocton; Vaughn (Sherry) Wilkinson, Seymour; Beth (Roger) Ort, Nichols; Tim (Rae) Wilkinson, Hatley; Bob (Laurie) Wilkinson, Shiocton; Kris (Steve) Jensen, Navarino; and Mark Wilkinson, Embarrass; 28 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Dorothy (Sam) Drescher and Edna Grandy; four sisters-in-law, Katie Stedjee, Nancy Wilkinson, Margie Wilber and Bernice Kittelson.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Friends may call at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Visitation will continue at Ascension Lutheran Church, Navarino on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, from noon until funeral services at 2 p.m. with Reverend Lisa Stafford officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com.

A special thank you to Dr. Faudree and the staff of Appleton Medical Center.