M "Esther" (Ripberger) Gall Obituary (1930 - 2016)

M. "Esther" Gall, age 86, of Tipton, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Riverview Hospital following an extended illness. Esther was born on October 4, 1930, in Tipton, IN to John and Gertrude (Caudwell) Ripberger. She was married in 1953, to Robert Gall and he passed away in 1974. Esther retired as a mail carrier from the Windfall Post Office in 1995. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Elwood. She enjoyed oil painting, embroidering and was a 4-H dog obedience leader for several years. Esther was a loving mother, grandmother and will be missed by her loving family. Esther is survived by two daughters, Theresa Gall and Pattie Dever both of Tipton, two sons, Michael Gall of Darlington, IN, and Matthew (Janet) Gall of Tipton, 9 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her Father, John Ripberger, Mother, Gertrude Ripberger, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood, with Father Dan Duff officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with a Rosary recited at 7:30 PM at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 So. Anderson St., Elwood, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund and may be made at the funeral home.