Obituaries

March 12, 1925 to October 6, 2021

WINAMAC - Esther Martha Reinhold, 96, of Monterey, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 6, surrounded by her family and loyal canine companion, Zeba.

She was born March 12, 1925 in Chicago, to the late Peter and Eva Sturm Mack who were of Lithuanian descent. Esther was very proud of her heritage. She graduated from Monterey High School in 1942. She married her high school sweetheart, Valentine F. “Junior” Reinhold Jr., on Sept. 23, 1944. He passed away April 13, 2016.

Esther Reinhold

She is survived by:
Christine Earp, Monterey, Daughter
Valentine F. “Fred” (Elaine) Reinhold III, Monterey, Son
Ronald (Kelly) Reinhold, Grandson
Jacob (Amy) Koepkey, Grandson
Ross (Nicole) Earp, Grandson
Allison (Randy Kopka) Earp, Granddaughter
Brian (Susan) Hessong, Grandson
Scott (Sydny) Hessong, Grandson
Rhonda Reinhold, Granddaughter-in-law
Great-grandchildren: Austin (Ali) Reinhold, Scottlyne Reinhold, Darian (fiancé: Charles) Reinhold, Reilly Reinhold, Logan Koepkey, Griffin Koepkey, Madelyn Koepkey, Sawyer Koepkey, Maci Earp, Maddison Earp, Esther Earp-Kopka, Michael Demonja, Anthony Demonja, Herbert Hessong, Kenneth Hessong, Amelia Hessong, Stephanie Hessong, and Shaynah Hessong.
Judith (Howard) Carlisle, Sister-in-law
Byron (Nancy) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
David (Vivian) Reinhold, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth (Karen) Reinhold, Son
Richard Earp, son-in-law
Robert “Robbie” Reinhold, Grandson
Emily (Dick) Urban, Sister
Mary (Charles) Teichman, Sister
Annie (Albert) Kimmery, Sister
1 Infant Brother

Throughout their lives, Mrs. Reinhold and her husband were inseparable, until he passed away. Now they dance the streets of gold together. She was a longtime member of the Monterey United Methodist Church and was very active in her younger years. She was also a member of the American Milk Producers, Inc. and enjoyed attending the National Dairy Convention in Madison, WI with her husband. She especially enjoyed crocheting and coloring. She was an avid collector of chicken, cow, rabbit, Santa, and nut cracker trinkets and figurines. She was a city girl turned farm wife, and she loved every minute of it. She was a hard worker and had a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime. Her first job was as a courier in downtown Chicago. She worked at Kingsbury Ordinance Plant and Culver Military Academy. She was the first female school bus driver for Culver Community Schools. Her greatest achievement was her family whom she loved very much, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Foster officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Monterey United Methodist Church, ALS Foundation, or Alzheimer’s Association.

Online tributes may be off-ered at www.frainmortuary.com.