ELKHART, IN- Esther A. Messick, age 91, passed away on July 8, 2019 at Greenleaf Health Care.

She was born October 15, 1927 in Deepwater, Missouri to the late Nathan A. and Etha M. (Beeler) Ritter. On August 11, 1945 Esther married Delmas A. Messick and with this happy union they were blessed with four children. She worked as a Lab Tech for many years. Esther enjoyed painting, crafting, animals, gardening, reading and spending time with family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

Esther is survived by her children, Mark Messick of Elkhart, IN, Schryl Shank of Walkerton, IN, Deborah (Mike) Peffley of Elkhart, IN and Gail (John) Pietzak; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Delmas A. Messick and her parents.

Funeral will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 Mckinley Hwy., Osceola, IN. Friends may visit from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 10, 2019. To share a remembrance of Esther or to offer condolences to her family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com .