Minnie E

Esterline

Minnie E. Esterline passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 in Heartland Holly Glen Nursing Home at the age of 80. She was born May 25, 1933 in Gallipolis, OH to Henry R. and Hazel (Smith) Blankenship. In her childhood, she moved to Toledo and in 1959 she married Lowell Esterline, who preceded her in death in 2000.
Minnie was an avid Detroit Tiger and Toledo Mud Hen fan. She was a long time active member at Liberty Freewill Baptist Church and she volunteered at the South Toledo Senior Center.
Minnie is preceded in death by her brother Raymond Blankenship, Jr. and is survived by her sister Arlene Dykeman of Blacklick, OH; brothers Delbert (Nita) Blankenship of Toledo and Ronald (Nancy) Blankenship of Swanton; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at the Foth – Dorfmeyer Mortuary 3815 Sylvania Ave. (Between Monroe St. & Talmadge Rd.) Saturday after 10 AM followed by funeral services at 12 noon with entombment to follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.