Esther I. Paege, 97, South Bend, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024.

She was born Dec. 4, 1926. On July 4, 1946, she married Harry G. Paege Jr., who preceded her in death in 2019.

She is survived by a daughter, Jackie Paege, South Bend; two sons, Gary (Catherine) Paege, Texas, and Jerry (Betsy Smith) Paege, Niles, Mich.; two granddaughters; and a sister, Norma Williams, Plymouth.

Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend, is handling arrangements.