Esther L. Lodenstein, 83, of Shelbyville, formerly of Hopkins, died Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at Hospice of Holland Home, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Lodenstein was born May 11, 1919 in Hopkins Township, MI the daughter of Alfred and Ethel (Dobson) Shuman. She was a teacher at Hopkins Public Schools for 33 years retiring in 1981. Surviving are 3 sons, Larry (Frances) of Kentwood, Robert of Hopkins, and Perry of Wayland; 4 granddaughters, Lisa, Tina, Katie, and Pamela; 3 sisters, Doris Lee of Bangor, Virginia VanderKolk of Hopkins, Verla Frey of Elkhart, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, where services will be held Friday 11:00 am. Pastor Michael Hasper officiating. Interment Maplewood Cemetery, Hopkins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Ambulance.