Charlene Jeanette Kesling Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charlene Jeanette Kesling of La Porte, Indiana, who passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Kneisley and Virginia Kneisley (Ordun); her husband Dr. Peter C. Kesling; her children, Adam Winslow Kesling and Emily Ann Kesling; her grandchildren, Lindsey O'Brien Kesling and Calvin Kesling; her sister Sally Allgood; and her half-brother Dennis Henderlong.
She is survived by: her sons, Dr. Christopher K. Kesling (Tami) of La Porte and Andrew C. Kesling of Union Pier, MI; her grandchildren, Abigail L. Kesling of Mishawaka, Hannah E. Kesling Post (Jim) of La Porte, Halley A. Kesling Umbrasas (Erik) of New Buffalo, MI, Katelyn R. Kesling Smith (Troy) of Bridgman, MI, Austen C. Kesling (Raegan) of Valparaiso, Chloe J. Kesling of La Porte and William K. Kesling (Julia) of Los Angeles, CA; her great grandchildren, Adella Keener, Breccan Keener, Langley Smith, Willow Post, Story Smith and Monroe Kesling; and her sisters, Karen Kneisley Danser of La Porte and Diane Kneisley Keenan of Dallas, TX.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LOK Wishing Tree Foundation, c/o Unity Foundation of La Porte County, 422 Franklin St., Suite C, Michigan City, IN 46360 or the La Porte County Historical Society, 2405 Indiana Ave., Suite 1, La Porte, IN 46350.
