Esther L. Colwell

Esther L. Colwell, a long time resident of Hastings, passed away June 28, 2012 at Regina Nursing Home. Esther was Hostess for the city of Hastings and an avid bridge player. She was born to Herman and Lulu Heyland in Peabody, KS on January 4, 1917. She married John V. Colwell, Sr. on March 31, 1940 in Peabody, KS. Esther is preceded in death by her husband, John; her parents and 4 brothers. She is survived by her son, John V. Jr. (Jan Mogen); grandchildren, Adam (Karla) Colwell; Amy (Christopher) Bluhm; and Cammie (Derek) Flynn; great grandchildren, Emma and Henry Colwell; Kieran, Ananda and Lulu Bluhm; Ashlyn Mogen and Taylin Flynn; sister in law, Shirley Heyland; and niece, Cindy.A Funeral Service, officiated by Pastor Doug Duin, will be held Mon. (7/2) at 10:30 a.m. at Wise Family Funeral Home, 400 Spring St., Hastings. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A private Interment will take place at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adam and Karla Colwell; Amy and Christopher Bluhm; and Cammie and Derek Flynn. Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to view the memorial video and sign the online guestbook.