Esther Ketterling

Esther Ketterling

June 30, 1934 - May 13, 2016

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Esther Ketterling, 81, Jamestown, ND died early Friday morning May 13, 2016 in Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Esther L. Payton was born June 30, 1934 at Oakes, North Dakota, the daughter of Alice Obenchain and Walter Hoffman. She received her education in Divide #3 rural school in Dickey County.

She and Albert Ketterling were married September 21, 1950 at Ellendale, ND. They made their home in Jamestown where she worked at the Jamestown Hospital for 39 years. She also worked at the Jamestown High School cafeteria for a number of years.

She was a member of the church of the Nazarene in Jamestown, ND.

She is survived by her children, Marcy (Ron) Harvala, Moorhead, MN; Debra Ketterling, Jamestown, ND; Juli (Chris) Cottrell, Lawrence, KS; Mark Ketterling, Jamestown, ND; Diane Ketterling, Sauk Rapids, MN; 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Clyde (Lorraine) Hoffman, Medford, OR and George (Cindy) Hoffman, Moscow, ID; 3 sisters, Martha (Dale) Coleman-Asche, Gwinner, ND, Mary Ann Martin, and June Koenig, all of Wildomar, CA; and a sister-in-law, Jewel Payton of Harlan, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2009, 2 grandchildren, Jason Fahlstom and Jason Dunn, 2 brothers Leonard and Robert.

Funeral service - 2:00 PM Monday May 16, 2016 in the Church of the Nazarene in Jamestown, ND with Rev. Matthew Zimmer, pastor officiating

Visitation- 1-4PM at the Funeral Home 5-6PM at the Church

Prayer Service - 6:00 PM Sunday May 15, 2016 at the Church

Burial- Highland Home Cemetery, Jamestown, ND

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Maureen Linn
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Peace to your ashes, Esther. Peace to your ashes.
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Judy schultz
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I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of her. One memory that sticks out is when I was a little kid and in bed with strep throat or ear infection (I had many of both as a kid), Your mom came over with a medical kit for me with 50 cents in it. I was thrilled! Rest in peace Esther...and peace to the family. Judy (John) Schultz.
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Bernie Satrom
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Wishing you all God's peace and comfort.
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Yvette Klosterman
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Many years ago I worked at the hospital with Esther. When my kids were small Esther gave me her little dog Mitzie. My kids loved that dog. Esther was a very nice person to me. So sad to hear of her passing. RIP my friend. Yvette Klosterman Wahpeton, ND
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Valerie Johnson
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Diane and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts. Prayers and Hugs! Esther was a beautiful lady.
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Gloria white
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We have such wonderful memories of Esther and Albert. Our sympathy to you all.

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