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Esther H. Israel (nee Setzke), 90, a resident of Belen since 1974 and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on July 6, 1998. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Albuquerque. She was a member of AARP, serving as membership chairman for many years. She was also a member of the Alkalai Anns Garden Club. Esther loved gardening and designing, and baking custom event cakes. She was a graduate of the Wilton Cake Decorating Institute. Esther won many ribbons at the County Fair for her flowers and baking. In 1997 she was honored as"Citizen for a Day" because of her efforts on behalf of AARP. She was also a volunteer at the Belen Hospital during the late 1970's and early 1980's. She was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1978. Esther is survived by her daughters, Donna G. Schodrow and her husband, Otto A. Schodrow of Evergreen Park, IL and Beverly G. Israel of Belen. Also surviving are her grandsons, Michael J. Schodrow and his wife, Debbie of Romeoville, IL and Paul T. Schodrow and his wife, Amy of Broomfield, CO. Visitation took place on Tuesday evening at Romero Funeral Home. Funeral service was held on Wednesday morning, also at Romero Funeral Home, with Dr. Edward Hackmann officiating. Interment took place Wednesday afternoon in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Esther's name to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Radio Ministry, 300 Gold Ave. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Romero Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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