Esther L. Puhek, age 81 of Kenosha, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at her residence.

Born in Tuscola, IL on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Esther Mae (Hardt) Larimer.

Esther received her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

On July 29, 1961 in Decatur, IL, she married Norman J. Puhek. They had a strong and loving marriage for 33 years. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1995.

She was employed with Kenosha Memorial Hospital and Kenosha Public Library. .

Esther will be celebrated by her daughter, Sarah (Brad) Poikonen; her son, John Matthew “Matt” (Bridget) Puhek; her grandchildren, Cory, Megan and Erin Puhek and Reed Poikonen; and her kitty cats, Spooky and Mooky.