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7 Relatives Slain: $50,000 GoFundMe For Nance, Esters Family
"The funds provided will assist in easing the financial burden on the Esters and Nance families as we navigate this difficult time."
JOLIET, IL — As of Tuesday morning, total of 168 people have donated $14,070 toward the $50,000 fund-raising goal of the GoFundMe intended to ease the financial burden of the Nance and Esters families in Joliet. The GoFundMe is called, "In Loving Memory of the Esters and Nance Family."
"On Sunday, January 21, 2024, seven members of the Esters and Nance family tragically lost their lives. Christine Esters (38), William Esters (35), Tameaka Nance (47), Joshua Nance (31), Alexandria Nance (20), Alonnah Nance (16), and Angel Nance (14) were loved throughout our hometown of Joliet and beyond," the GoFundMe reads. "To see one family member was to see all family members, as we always showed up and showed out for one another. Whether it was a graduation or a sports tournament, we were there cheering each other on. To lose seven beautiful souls at once is devastating."
If you want to donate to the GoFundMe, visit In Loving Memory of the Esters and Nance Family.
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