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Cora Vivian Sparks Esch

Birth	:	31 Aug 1921 Walthill, Thurston County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	27 Jan 2012 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6674995, -98.3675003
Description	:	Cora Vivian Esch, the daughter of George and Ethel (Kearnes) Sparks was born August 31, 1921 at Walthill, Nebraska. Cora, died Friday evening, January 27, 2012 at the Omaha Nursing Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Cora grew up in the Walthill and Macy communities, graduating from Macy High School in 1939. Following high school she worked in Sioux City, Ia. and later came to help her sister Pearl McVeigh following the birth of the McVeigh twins in Spalding, Nebraska. It was there where she met and married Laurence"Shorty" Esch on November 4, 1941 at St.... Read More	Cora Vivian Esch, the daughter of George and Ethel (Kearnes) Sparks was born August 31, 1921 at Walthill, Nebraska. Cora, died Friday evening, January 27, 2012 at the Omaha Nursing Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Cora grew up in the Walthill and Macy communities, graduating from Macy High School in 1939. Following high school she worked in Sioux City, Ia. and later came to help her sister Pearl McVeigh following the birth of the McVeigh twins in Spalding, Nebraska. It was there where she met and married Laurence"Shorty" Esch on November 4, 1941 at St. Michael Catholic Church. The couple lived in the Spalding community their entire married lives where they farmed and raised their ten children. Cora was a long-time member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, St Anne Altar Society, Catholic Daughters of America, Daughters of the American Revolution, Rosary Group, and a founding member of the Writer's Club. She was a published author, book committee member of the Early Days of Spalding and the St Michael's Centennial book, St Michael's cookbook 1st edition, and an avid genealogist. For many years she and Shorty operated the Esch Haus Bed & Breakfast. Surviving Cora are: children: Laurence Jr. of Hastings, NE; David (Lynne) of Broomfield, CO; Dennis (Kathleen) of Omaha; Pat (Arlene) Springfield, CO; Regina (Ron) Worthington of Omaha; Paul (Sara) Carmichael, CA; Ray (Mindy) of Platteville, CO; Tim (Yvonne) of Spalding, Ne; Judy (Don) Brown of Fayetteville, AR; Don(Linda) of Syracuse, NE; 43 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; Brother Ray (Patricia) Sparks of Denver, Co; Sisters: Rosemary McManaman of Dallas, TX; Lila Jones of Oakland, NE; Donna (Steve) Sutton of Lincoln, NE; Brother-in-law Bernard Esch of Carlsbad, CA. and a host of relatives and friends. Cora was preceded in death by her husband Laurence, son Matthew Eugene Esch, and grandsons Jeff Esch and Joseph Worthington. Burial was in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Spalding, NE.

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Where is Cora Vivian Sparks Esch's memorial?
Cora Vivian Sparks Esch's memorial is located at: Saint Michael's Cemetery, Spalding, Greeley County, USA.
When did Cora Vivian Sparks Esch death?
Cora Vivian Sparks Esch death on 27 Jan 2012 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Cora Vivian Sparks Esch's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6674995
Longitude: -98.3675003

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Laurence James “Shorty” Esch

(1917 - 2001)

Siblings

Children

Mathew Eugene Esch

(1959 - 1959)

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