Esther Forde Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Forde of Cedar, Iowa, born in Estherville, Iowa, who passed away on July 10, 2024 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Esther Kurtz and Clarence Kurtz; and her husband Forrest. She is survived by: her children, Linda Johnson-Thoma (AJ) and David Forde; her grandchildren, Danielle Gearhart (Mike), Joshua Johnson (Jodi), James Johnson (Amy) and David Forde Jr.; and her great grandchildren, Mattie, Morie Johnson, Sophia, Forrest Gearhart, Ella, Cooper and Finely Johnson.