Michael Gessaman Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael Gessaman of Oreana, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on February 7, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Gessaman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Gessaman and Irene Gessaman (Leibengood); his siblings, Barbara, Wilma, Lila, Richard, Vern and John; and his great grandchild Oliver Bayless.

He is survived by: his wife Sharon Spitzer; his children, Michelle Bayless (Brian) of Argenta, Ryan Gessaman of Decatur and Amy Wendt (Donald) of Oreana; his grandchildren, Taylor, Austin Hemmen, Zach Bayless, Colton, Hannah Bayless, Morgan, Aaron, Katelyn and Lauren Wendt; his great grandchildren, Daisy, Ezra, Arthur Hemmen (Bear), Dallin Bayless, Levi Bayless and Allister Bayless; and his siblings, David Gessaman (Linda) of Buffalo and Rosemary Piatt (Bob) of White, GA..