Gerald Lee Kessel's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2022 in Geneseo, Illinois

Gerald Lee Kessel

October 18, 1930 - June 7, 2022 (91 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Gerald Lee Kessel's obituary , Passed away on June 7, 2022 in Geneseo, Illinois

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Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory

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Gerald Lee Kessel

October 18, 1930 - June 7, 2022 (91 years old)

Geneseo, Illinois

Gerald Lee Kessel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Lee Kessel of Geneseo, Illinois, born in Fairfield, Iowa, who passed away on June 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Lee Kessel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Kessel and Mary Holmes. He is survived by: his daughters, Janet Pierce (Brad), Davenport, Karen DePauw (Roy), Barbara Kessel-Shane and Paula Kessel; his grandchildren, Brent DePauw (Kimberly), Laura DePauw, Ryan Pierce (Samantha), Sara Kessinger (Jeremy), Mariela and Nicholas Shane; his great grandchildren, Johnathan, Addison DePauw, Emma, Ian, Violet Pierce, Griffin and Cooper Kessinger; and his sibling Shirley McClurg of Bettendorf.

Memorials may be directed to the Aisle of Flags, donation information can be found by calling (309) 945-2140 or by visiting http://www.geneseoaisleofflags.org or to the Geneseo VFW – Don Cherry Post #5083, 223 South State Street, Geneseo, IL, 61254.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Van Demore Funeral Homes and crematory



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Vandemore Funeral Home - Geneseo
580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254

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Vandemore Funeral Home - Geneseo
580 E Ogden Ave, Geneseo, IL 61254

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