Esther Loraine Robinson Vires was born June 25, 1923 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee the daughter of the late Madison L. and Ella Flowers Robinson.On December 20, 1941, she was united in marriage to Thomas D. Vires who preceded her in death on October 20, 1973.Mrs. Vires was a dietary worker at Zellar Zone Center and Peoria State Hospital. She was also a member of the Bellevue Bible Church.Mrs. Vires departed this life on June 19, 2006 in , at the age of 82 Years, 11 Months, 25 Days. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Kay Wight of Peoria, Illinois; a son, Harold D. Vires and wife Juanita of Bartonville, Illinois; two granddaughters, Tammy R. Spenny and husband Matt of Bartonville, Illinois, Tracy C. Vires of Bellevue, Illinois; three grandsons, Thomas L. Wight and Douglas D. Vires both of Peoria, Illinois, Timothy L. Wight and wife Robin of Glasford, Illinois; three great grandaughters, Kaylee S. Spenny and Savannah A. Spenny both of Bartonville, Illinois, Ella Loraine Wight of Glasford, Illinois and one brother, Madison L. Robinson of Jackson, Missouri.Other than her parents and husband, Mrs. Vires was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.