Ellen Kesterke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ellen Kesterke of Saint Joseph, Michigan, born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, who passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by : her parents, James Gulliver and Pearl Gulliver (Heminger); her husband Frank Kesterke; her son James Kesterke; and her siblings, James "Red" Gulliver and Margaret Haskins.
She is survived by : her daughter Diane Bates (Ken); her grandchildren, Beckey Ballard (Perry), Beth Chen (Joe), Karen Adams (Paul), Heather Steinbrook (Andy), Cindy Kesterke and James Kesterke; her great grandchildren, Hunter, Tyler, Caden, Dylon, Jackson, Anton, Charlie, Beckett, Alina, Kendall, Ace and Sydney; and her sister Betty Bicanich.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 26th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the Riverview Cemetery (2925 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085).
Memorials may be made to Caring Circle Hospice.
