Esther E. Hendrickson

Esther E. Hendrickson, 83, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at Essentia Health - Oak Crossing, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Esther was born on August 24, 1927, the daughter of Julius and Selma (Sallinen) Paananen in Wadena, Minnesota. She was raised and educated in Sebeka, Minnesota. Esther was united in marriage to Reuben Hendrickson on June 16, 1946. They lived in Minneapolis before returning to rural Osage to farm and raise their family. Esther enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling and gardening. Esther is survived by her children, Hazel (Andrew) Ivy of Fortine, MT; Reino (Sheila) Hendrickson of Osage, MN; Judy (Verne) Jacobs of Detroit Lakes, MN; Joyce (Conrad) Mack of New York Mills, MN; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one, brother, Reino (Lillian) Paananen of Menahga, MN; two sisters, Linda (Raphael) Aho of Sebeka, MN and Hazel (Art) Skoog of Menahga, MN; sister-in-law, Elaine Paananen; numerous nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Reuben (2005), grandson CR Jacobs, four brothers, Alvin, Ernest, Melvin & Elmer Paananen.