Esther E. Mikolajewski age 97 of Troy, passed away Thursday April 28, 2016. She was born April 30, 1918 in Troy to the late Esta and Esther (Stahl) Karns.

Survivors include 3 nieces: Paula (Walter) Lim of Solana Beach, CA, Pamela (Tom) Lillis of Augusta, GA, and Theresa (Levi) Howery of Troy; 3 great-nieces: Susan Patty, Dana King and Janel Ranly; 3 great-nephews, Jodi Lim, Frederick Howery and Brian Patty; as well as 11 great-great-nieces and 3 great-great nephews.

She married Joseph Mikolajewski on June 11,1942, and he preceded her in death in 1951. Also preceding her in death are 2 sisters: Betty Jane Karns and Patricia Poock.

She was a 1936 graduate of Troy High School, and attended Carnegie Tech in Cleveland for 3 years. Esther served her country as an Aviation Machinist in the US Navy during WW2. She had been a member of American Legion Post #184 in Piqua since 1945, where she was the oldest living member, and was a former member of the First United Church of Christ in Troy. She retired as a medical technician from the former Piqua Memorial Hospital after 17 years of service.

Funeral service will be held 3PM Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Pastor Dan Cain officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Military Honors to follow funeral service by the Veteran’s Elite Tribute Squad of Piqua.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Esther’s honor may be made to Hospice of Miami County PO Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy. 

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