passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Monday, March 28, 2016. Age 78 years. . Survived by her husband of 51 years Julius Teitle, sister Lillian Staes, sister Dorothy Clemens, son Mike Teitle and Sonya Becker, daughter Susan (Teitle) Thomas and husband Paul, and their children MaKenzie, MiKayla, Alex, Ethan and Jared, daughter Bonnie (Teitle) Thatcher and husband Charles, and their son Tucker, granddaughter Jessica Teitle and Fiance Adam Lopez and great-grandson Aaden, and great-grand Baby on the way. Preceded in death by her sister Florence Fronek and brother James Love Esther, the daughter of Lester and Helen Love, was born on May 16, 1937, in Joliet, Illinois. Esther loved life and her family more than anything in the world and was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother. She loved to dance, was a cheerleader at Joliet Central High School, and was honored to dance before President Eisenhower with her dance troupe. Esther enjoyed music and played the violin, piano and organ. She was Queen of Bethel at the Mason Lodge, later worked at Illinois Bell for over 10 years, and was Owner/Broker of E.T. Realty in Joliet. In 1964, Esther married the love of her life, Julius Teitle, and balanced her time as a successful real estate broker while raising her three children, Mike, Susan, and Bonnie. She never stopped giving to her family and friends. In recent years, she enjoyed spending time with all of her Grandchildren and helped care for her Great-grandson Aaden. She never missed a day of his activities. A celebration of her life will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Friday, April 1, from 4:00 -7:00 pm. Private interment.