Esther Rands, 96 of Ladysmith, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Ladysmith Care Community.

She is survived by her children; Susan (Dave) Ley of Virginia, Bill (Yvonne) of Ladysmith and Mary (Chris) Geiser of Brookfield, Wis.; eight grandchildren: Beth, John, Ryan, Rachel, Sarah, Holly, Emma and Elizabeth; and three great-grandchildren: Zoey, Franny and Nicholas; two sisters: Elsie Larson of Ladysmith and Ione (Bob) Stark of Kent City, Mich. and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Hope Lutheran Church in Ladysmith with Rev. Diane Odermann officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Ladysmith Veterans Association.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the HLCW (Hope Lutheran Church Women), P.O. Box 184, Ladysmith, WI 54848.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.