Esther R. Newsome, 76, Addison, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved Wife of the late Monroe Newsome. Loving Daughter of the late Josue Castro and the late Georgia Castro. Loving Mother of Valerie (Nefty) Castro and Patrick Newsome. Cherished Grandmother of Adriana (Najeeb) Salinas, Alex Newsome, Nefty (Megan) Ortiz, Jacob Newsome, Justice Newsome and Jayden Newsome. Dear Great Grandmother of Alaya Al-Amin and a lot of fur babies. Devoted Sister of Eufemia Ann Medina, the late Josue (the late Lorraine) Castro Jr., the late Lucille "Dee Dee" (the late Carl) Newsome and the late Jaynelle "Jeanie" (the late Michael) Quinnert. Dear Aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are to gather for the Visitation on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. At Humes Funeral Home, 320 W. Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101. Interment will remain private. For additional information please call 630-628-8808.