Esther Emma (Rice) McCandrew's Obituary
Esther Emma (Rice) McCandrew, age 72, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 6:48 p.m. in her home.
Esther was born on December 9, 1946 in Chester, IL, a daughter to Ira and Emma (Crowder) Rice. She was a retired CNA and of the Catholic faith. Esther loved to read books, help others, nature watch from her front porch and spend time with her family and her dog, Mugsy.
Survivors include her two sons, Kenny (Jeanette) Rice of Percy, IL and Shawn Hornbostel of Campbell Hill, IL; three daughters, Lucinda Mulholland (fiancé, Rex Kelly) of Coulterville, IL, Paula (Frank) Schatte-Gall of Willisville, IL and Chris Hornbostel of Coulterville, IL; a brother-in-law, William McDaniel of Tamaroa, IL; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Herman Hornbostel; three sisters, Betty McDaniel, Alice Bergman and Evelyn Greer; four brothers, Buck Nash, Red Rice, Steven Rice and William Floyd Rice.
Esther's wishes were to be cremated and no services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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