Esther Fern Mink
Born: March 29th, 1913
Died: July 5th, 2010
Obituary
Esther Fern Mink, 97, of Burlington, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2010, at Great River Medical Center-Klein Center in Burlington. Born March 29, 1913, in Adrian, Ill., she was the daughter of William F. and Elsie G. Pitt Gibson. On June 13, 1936, she married Roy H. Mink in Keokuk. He died January 29, 1984. Mrs. Mink was a homemaker, and worked 20 years in assembly at Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown. She graduated from high school in Dallas City, Ill. She was a member of Steamboat Senior Center, Golden Oldies, and St. Francis Auxiliary. She was a member of SS. John & Paul Catholic Church in Burlington. She enjoyed traveling and volunteer work. Survivors include four nieces, Patricia Warzecha, Linda LaBore, Colleen Parenteau, and Mary Andersen; and four nephews, Omar O'Connell, Fred O'Connell, Richard O'Connell, and James O'Connell. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister. No visitation is planned. The funeral for Mrs. Mink will be at 2 p.m. today at Prugh's Chapel, with the Rev. Tony Herold officiating. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington. A memorial has been established for Steamboat Senior Center.