Esther E. Graham

North Jackson- Memorial services will be 11am Saturday at the First Federated Church for Esther Graham who died Sunday evening at Salem Hospital. Esther was born September 21, 1923 in North Jackson the daughter of Wesley and Lula Lude Dierkes and was a life long area resident. Esther was a member of the First Federated Church and the Woman’s Fellowship of the church. She was also a member of the former Meander Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and graduated from North Jackson High School in 1941. She is survived by her children; Judith (Gary) Greenisen of Salem, David (Bertie) Graham and Ted Graham both of North Jackson, sisters; Wanda Ruggles of North Jackson and Edith Truitt of Berlin Center and grandchildren; Sara and David (Marcie) Greenisen, Heather (James) Killen, Corey (Marranda), Jim, Lindie and Heidi Graham, great grandchildren; Abigail and Rachel Greenisen, Cole and Carter Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Donald D. Graham whom she married March 3, 1945 died September 6, 1999, sisters; Martha Ryser, Joan Coppinger and brothers; Robert, James, David and Paul Dierkes. Family and friends may call from 10-11 am Saturday at the church before services. The family requests that memorial contributions take the form of donations to the First Federated Church 10786 Mahoning Ave. North Jackson, Ohio 44451