Esther Kinsella, 84, of Bunker Hill, IN passed away at 4:50 AM, Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Miami County, IN on May 6, 1937, the daughter of Eldo and Elizabeth Shine Powell. Esther married John Kinsella on May 24, 1958 and he survives.
Esther was a 1955 graduate of Clay High School, a member of McGrawsville Community Church and worked as the book keeper at Bryan Steam for 21 years. She loved to be outdoors enjoying nature and flowers. Always the adventurer Esther appreciated traveling, camping, fishing for trophy fish, spending time at the lake cottage and on the pontoon boat. Family was very important to her. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her grandchildren unconditionally and adored every moment spent with them.
Surviving in addition to her husband John are daughters Kathy Ozminkowski and Linda (Mark) Childers; grandchildren J.D. (Courtney) Ozminkowski, Aaron (Calee) Ozminkowski, David (Stephanie) Childers, Eric (Kelsie) Childers and Greg (Aly) Childers and eight great-grandchildren with her ninth great-grandchild expected this Spring. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Norma Fleenor.
A service celebrating the life of Esther Kinsella will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, January 14, 2022 at McGrawsville Community Church, 9377 S. 300 E., Amboy, IN with Pastor Bob Land officiating. Burial will be in Sante Fe Cemetery. Family and friends will gather from 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM, Friday at McGrawsville Community Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to McGrawsville Community Church.
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