Esther Christine Marquardt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Christine Marquardt (Des Plaines, Illinois), who passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Esther Christine departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Esther Christine. Though Esther Christine may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius Knudten and Esther Knudten; her husband Emil T. Marquardt; and her son Eric. She is survived by: her children, Emil (Elsa), Karen and Julie DeVito (Mike); and her brothers, George (Jackie) and Knudt (late Donna). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
