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Barbara Kessler
1946 - 2026
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Barbara Kessler Obituary
Barbara (Carmona) Kessler, 79, of Leavenworth, Kansas, entered the presence of her Savior, March 17, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1946 in Ottawa, Kansas to Miguel and Lydia (Facio) Carmona. Barbara graduated Wellsville High School in 1964.
On February 21, 1987, she married Thomas Gene Kessler. Thomas and Barbara lived in Leavenworth, KS. She was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS for almost 2 decades.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Thomas Kessler: twin sister Beatrice (Carmona) Wardlow: cousin Eva Reyes: nephew Jerry J. Blair II and wife Adriana: Nieces: Michelle R. Blair-Smith and husband Michael; Lamairlas J. Carmona; Sabrina M Carmona and husband Angelo Rodriguez.
She was preceded in death by father: Miguel Carmona; mother: Lydia (Facio) Carmona: brother Samuel and Michael Carmona.
Barbara enjoyed reading, diamond art, and adult coloring.
April 11, 2026:
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
9333 W 159th St, Overland Park, KS 66221
Visitation 10:00; Worship Service 11:00; Lunch 12:00
April 13, 2026
Leavenworth National Cemetery
150 Muncie Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048
Graveside Service 1:30
In lieu of flowers, please donate to:
Mission to North America
Disaster Relief
P.O. Box 890233
Charlotte, NC 28289-0233
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