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Published February 12, 2010, 07:44 AM

Esther Hofmann

Esther Hofmann, 84, Jamestown, formerly of Medina, N.D.

Esther Hofmann, 84, Jamestown, formerly of Medina, N.D., died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Rock of Ages, Jamestown.

Esther M. Reich was born July 4, 1925, on the family farm south of Medina, the daughter of August and Katie (Lang) Reich. She grew up and received her education in rural Medina schools. She married Rudolph E. Hofmann on July 22, 1945, in Streeter, N.D. They lived and farmed south of Medina. He died Sept. 23, 1987. She moved to Jamestown in September 2008 and became a resident of Rock of Ages. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, baking and traveling.

She is survived by three sons, Reinhold, Shakopee, Minn., Gordon (Kathy), Welch, Minn., and Larry Lee (Velma), Jamestown; a daughter, Shirley (George) Dahl, Timber Lakes, S.D.; a sister, Inez (Harry) Ruff, Streeter; five grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a brother, Emil.

Services: 10 a.m. Monday, First Assembly of God Church, Jamestown, with the Rev. Darrell Losing officiating.

Visitation: 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown.

Burial: Medina Cemetery, Medina, in the spring.

Online guestbook: www.eddyfuneralhome. com

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Dan M.
02/13/2010 8:58 AM

To Larry, Gordon, and siblings. I'm sorry for the lost of your mother. Everytime I'm home and see the farm I will always remember your mom and dad. Both of them were such wonderful people and have put great memories in my heart. With deepest sympathy Dan Moser Tx.

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Cindy H.
02/12/2010 2:27 PM

To Larry Lee and family, I'm sorry for loss she was a great lady. Clayton

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Cindy H.
02/12/2010 2:27 PM

To Larry Lee and family, I'm sorry for loss she was a great lady. Clayton

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