Submitted by: Dan Rich

Esther R. Hartsough

Nov. 20, 1909 - Aug. 3, 2001

South Bend Tribune 8/5/2001

Esther R. Hartsough, 91, residing on South Middleboro Avenue, Mishawaka, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2001, in Ironwood Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 20, 1909, in South Bend, as the daughter of Hans & Mary (Heiermann) Rach, and has remained a lifelong resident.

On June 28, 1928, in South Bend, as Esther Rach, she was married to Cecil Coe, who died August 21, 1941. They had a daughter, Joan Coe, who died December 27, 1991. Then, on July 24, 1946, in Newark, Ohio, she married Harold Hartsough. He died October 7, 1950. She was also preceded in death by two stepsons, Eugene Hartsough and James Hartsough, and two step-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hartsough is survived by two stepdaughters, Ruth Hartsough Sible of South Carolina and Dorothy Hartsough Melson of Colorado; a stepson, Joseph (Faye) Hartsough of South Bend; and a step-daughter-in-law, Marcella Bice of South Bend. Also surviving are sixteen step-grandchildren, and numerous step-great-grandchildren. Esther was a wonderful grandmother and friend. She was a longtime faithful member of Apostolic Temple in South Bend. She retired in 1975 from Koszegi Industries following 10 years of service, and had previously worked for the Studebaker Corp. for more than 23 years.

Services for Esther R. Hartsough will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2001, in Apostolic Temple, 2221 South Ironwood Drive, South Bend. Rev. Peter Rowe will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. The family will receive friends from 2 - 6 p.m. today in Palmer Funeral Home, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, and one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Hartsough may be offered to Apostolic Temple.