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Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Rosary Service: 8 p.m. Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: St. Stephen's Cemetery
Peggy G. Kessler, age 84, of Louisville, Illinois was reunited with her husband Bob on Sunday, September 21, 2014 when she passed away at her home in Louisville.
Peggy was born March 26, 1930 in Iola, Illinois to Berkie and Blanche (Whitt) Jones. On October 26, 1949, she married Robert E. Kessler in Kinmundy and together they enjoyed 44 wonderful years of marriage until his death November 8, 1993. Peggy was a devout member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and held memberships with American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Eagles, and National Farmers Organization (NFO).
Peggy is survived by her children: Kenneth (Donna) Kessler of Scottsville, Kentucky, Alan (Nancy) Kessler of Goreville, Peggy Karen Hord of Louisville, Stephen (Barb) Kessler of Hord, Chris (Jennifer) Kessler, David (Lori) Kessler of Louisville, and Tim (Shari) Kessler of Louisville; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, along with a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son: Daniel Kessler, 2 brothers: Casey Jones and Randall Jones, 1 sister: Laverne Monahan, and 2 great-granddaughters: McKayla Shae Kessler and Daisy Rayne Mehr.
A funeral mass for Peggy Kessler will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Flora, with interment following in St. Stephen’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. followed by an 8 p.m. Rosary Service on Wednesday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Clay County Hospice or Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a memory or offer a condolence to the family visit www.frankandbright.com.
Sympathy is extended to the family. Sorry for your loss.
So very sorry for your loss.
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I loved talking to and visiting w/Peggy - she was such a special person. She will be missed by so many!!
So sorry for your loss.
Our sympathy and condolences to the Kessler family. What a vibrant lady, she will be missed by many. Jim and his mother (Mary) have such fun memories of her at Oskaloosa school and was a good neighbor to all. Josh and Adam, be strong and take care boys.
So very sorry for your loss. May God's hand of comfort be felt by the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We know there aren't enough words that will ease your heartache. Just know our thoughts and prayers are with u all. Focus on a good and happy memory and let that help ease you through this difficult . Know shes watching over each of you in her own way. Luv u all....
Our prayers and thoughts are with the whole family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kessler family, may you find comfort , in these coming days....
So sorry for your lose. You have our sympathy. May God be with the family.
Thoughts and prayers !!
Thoughts and Prayers !! She will be missed !! Such a Sweet Lady always had a kind word and a smile for you always !!
So sorry for your loss - Peggy was a classy lady! Cherish your memories.
A more kind and caring person than Peggy would be hard to find. She was always there when needed, even if it was in the middle of the night. She is surely reaping a well deserved reward now. I always treasured her friendship and will miss her. May she now rest in peace.
Hoping your treasured memories bring you comfort day by day. May the Lord comfort your heart as only He can do. My deepest condolences to you and your family -
So sorry to hear. My thoughts are with you all.
Alan and entire Kessler family. We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was truly a special lady. It didn't matter who you were, she treated you like family and one of her own. I will always have fond memories of her and Bob. She may be in God's hands now, but she will always be in all of our hearts. Cherish the memories and know she is at peace. Our family loves you all and prays for comfort.
Aunt Peggy was one of the sweetest people I've ever known. Always a hug to give and a story to tell. She will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with the rest of my family back home there. I'm sorry that I couldn't make it back there this week.
So sorry for your loss.
hi Alan and Nancy and boys. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for peace for you all. Love, Heather
So sorry to hear of Peggy's passing she was a wonderful lady. Thought and prayers are with you all.
Peggy was a special lady. Peace, love, and prayers to all of you!
It seems like only a short time age we all got on keiths bus to head to oskaloosa for the lesson of the day. By the time we all got on the bus with the paynes and the hasselbrooks keith had a load. Time starts to buzz right by then. I'd just like to say I'm sorry for the loss of your mother but she is now at her heavenly reward for putting up with all you youngns this long. May God bless all
I am one of the many who were fortunate to have Peggy Kessler be my Aunt Peggy. A smart, wise, and caring woman who had a heart big enough for all her kids, spouses, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and more. I have such fond memories of growing up with all my cousins and aunts and uncles. Aunt Peggy was never boring, and she always had a positive side regardless of what life dealt out. I, and many others, will miss having our Aunt Peggy in this world. We were blessed to have her. My thoughts and prayer are with you my cousins.
Please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of Peggy. We will miss seeing her at Mass. She was so friendly and a joy to know. We pray that God will comfort her family.
Just found out about your mother, so sorry to hear about this. Jim would have been there if we knew. She was such a sweet lady always so nice to me and Jim. Hope everyone is doing ok. Jim@Donetta Edwards
Aunt Peggy was a very special women, I am saddened by her passing, my deepest sympathy & condolences go out to her entire family. She was the kindest person and will always have a special place in my Heart. I always loved going to see her whenever possible, she was always upbeat and positive no matter what has happened, she was a spunky lady and I will miss her very much. I will miss her stories to keep me up-to-date on things that have happened. If there is anything I can do please let me know. [email protected]
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