Esther Wieland

Esther L. Wieland, 99 of Colby died December 18, 2012 at Deseret Care Center, Colby. She was born on October 24, 1913 to Mae Harner and Jack (Patno) Dawes in rural Thomas County. She married John L. Wieland on February 5, 1940 in Wakeeney, and after making several moves they settled in LaJunta, CO. They had several rentals and lived there until john’s death on August 31, 1977. She then moved to Colby to be near their families. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and going on long trips. She sold her home in Colby, and moved to Fairview Estates, and lived there until failing health prompted her to move to Deseret Care Center in 2008 until her death. She enjoyed all the activities provided by the Care Center. She was a faithful and active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she attended regularly until her health prevented her from attending services.

Preceded in death by her husband John; her parents and a sister, Merle Ekerg, Colby.

Survived by a sister, Susan (Larry) Oskay, Castle Rock, Co; a nephew, Robert (Dixie) Ekberg; a niece Jean (Duane) Dawes all of Colby, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec 21, 2012 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Vigil service at 6:30pm. Funeral service will be 10:30 am, Saturday, Dec 22, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the Church in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391 Colby, KS 67701. Condolences: baalmannmortuary.com