Esther was born and raised in Jakarta, Indonesia.  She moved to Chicago to attend University and met Gary Wong at church.  After getting married the two of them opened August Moon Restaurant on 26th St., which together they ran for 32 years.  Esther along with their brother John Tan, was active in the Chinese community of Chicago and was a member of the Chinese American Development Corporation.  Later in life, she served as a board member for the Chinatown Square Association.

Esther found joy in life's simple pleasure, baking, sewing, knitting and spending time in her garden.  She was blessed with four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews whom she enjoyed spending time with.

Esther is survived by her devoted husband, Gary Wong, with whom she celebrated 60 years of marriage. She is also survived by her daughters, Shirley (Jeff) Scribner, Sandra (Kenneth) Hoey, her grandchildren, Parker, and Joel Scribner, Kaytlin and Morgan Hoey.

Visitation Monday, November 17, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am until time of Funeral Service 11:00am at Dalcamo Funeral Home. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery