Esther L. Wilson, 99, of Merriam, Kan., and formerly of Huron

Posted 7/7/20

Former Huron resident passes away

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Esther L. Wilson, 99, of Merriam, Kan., and formerly of Huron

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MERRIAM, Kan., — Esther L. Wilson, 99, of Merriam, Kan., and formerly of Huron, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her residence.


A private graveside service will take place at Roberts Cemetery in Morton, with Bishop Donald Mehr officiating. A Celebration Of Life will be held in Morton, Ill. at a later date.


Esther was born on June 17, 1921, in Rankin, Ill., to John and Lena (Milligan) Ingold.


She married Donald F. Wilson on December 20, 1945, in Danville, Ill.


He preceded her in death on July 19, 2004.  She is also preceded in death by one great-granddaughter; and her sister, Ethel Russel.


Esther is survived by her sons, Steven (Sue) Wilson of Fairborn, Ohio, and Curtis (Tami) Wilson of Merriam, Kan.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and her brother, Harold Ingold of Hoopeston, Ill.


Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center is handling arrangements.


To leave an online condolence for Esther’s family, please visit www.knappjohnson.com