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HOWARD KESSLER Obituary
Howard Edwin Kessler, age 87, of Glenview, Veteran World War II. Beloved husband for 57 years of Phyllis Kessler, nee Koch; loving father of Holly (James) Jennings and Laurie (Kenneth) Klapacz; proud grandfather of Ryan, Katie and Jay Jennings and Kyle, Cory and Erin Klapacz; fond brother-in-law of Bruce (Beverly) Koch and the late Walter (Jan) Koch; dear uncle of Joe, Susan and Cathy. Visitation Saturday, 9:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, Illinois 60025. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sr. Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, for Patrick Stein c/o Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Funeral Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 
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Beth Hoffman
January 4, 2012
Dear Phyllis, Holly & Laurie,
I am so saddened to hear of Howard's passing in June. I just received a New Years card from Laurie, and tried to find her on Facebook. In my search I found Howard's obituary.
Please know how much I am thinking of you all and how much I remember your loving husband and wonderful father.
Peace be with you all...
Beth (Hansson) Hoffman
Mary-Lou Aagaard
June 13, 2011
Dear Phyllis, I was very saddened to read about Howard. Because I was out of town I was not able to offer my condolences in person on Saturday. I hold some fond memories of the many hours I shared with Howard when we served as fellow trustees on the Glenview Library Board. Howard was so helpful as we worked on building an addition to what is now the former library. By sharing his knowlege and experience, he taught many of us a great deal about designing and building a public facility. My sympathy to you and your family.
June 11, 2011
Dear Phyllis, Holly, Jim, Laurie, Ken and Families, Howard was a wonderful friend and neighbor. We will remember fondly our many picnics and parties together. Nor will I ever forget the angel he and Phyllis gave us in our babysitter and family member, Laurie. Our love and deepest sympathy to all of you, Diane and George
June 9, 2011
Dearest Laurie, Holly and Family-
Our prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
With all our Love, The Hianik Family
Meg Fiorenza
June 8, 2011
Dear Holly and Family -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you following the loss of your dear father.
With our deepest sympathy-
The Santacrose Family
Chris & Larry Conroy
June 7, 2011
Holly and the Kessler Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dads and daughters have something special, and we pray that the memories of better days give you strength during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Chris (Hargett)& Larry Conroy
Susan Griffith Lisheron
June 7, 2011
What wonderful memories I have of your dad taking us to Dairy Queen in our pajamas on so many summer nights! He was so cute bringing the ice cream to us as we watched from the car. And who would think catching fish in a stocked public pool could be so fun? I think we cleaned him out of cheese and bologna with our poor fishing methods. I also remember the quiet winter walks through Harms Woods with Smokey. I am so glad he is at peace and in heaven sharing all his sports critiques with his dad. I will be thinking of you all on Saturday - so sorry I can't be there.
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