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Grace Kessler Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Grace R. Kessler, 91, of Springfield passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 26, 1916, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph and Ida Wolfson Katz. She married Wilbur Kessler in Springfield on March 30, 1945; he preceded her in death in 1992.
Mrs. Kessler owned and operated Springfield Furniture Co., where she worked for more than 73 years. She graduated from Springfield High School and Springfield College in Illinois. She was a member of Temple B'rith Sholom, where she was a member of the Temple Sisterhood and Hadassah.
She is survived by two sons, Mark (wife, Kathy) Kessler and Gary Kessler, both of Springfield; two sisters, Dorothy Franklin of Chicago and Florence (husband, Marvin) Treiber of Northbrook; two nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; and sister, Helen Feinberg.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., where friends may call from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2008, with Rabbi Michael Datz officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Friends and family will meet at the Gate on Monument Avenue at 9:45 a.m. Monday to process to the gravesite. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 675 Linton Ave., Springfield, IL 62703
Visit the online Celebration of Life at www.mem.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Grace Kessler
Steve Sandstrom
March 10, 2008
Mark & Gary,
As a frequent patron of RecycRecs, I am going to miss your mom's friendly presence. You were fortunate to have her so close, literally and figuratively, for so long before the stairway to Heaven finally called.
Aaron Robison
March 10, 2008
Gary and Mark:
I am so sorry for your loss. Visiting the store won't quite be the same. You're in my thoughts.
Ean Arth
March 5, 2008
my condolences. peace be with you.
sarah jensen
March 3, 2008
Gary and Mark; So sorry about your Mother. Know that your family is in our hearts and minds as you go through this difficult time.
Rev.Gerald Berry
March 2, 2008
Gary & Mark
It is with great sorrow that I hear of your Mothers passing, she was a wonderful person I enjoyed conversing with her when I visited your Shop. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May G_d grant you peace and strength.
Cindy and Rich Warrington
March 2, 2008
Kessler family
Our hearts go out to you at this time of need and in the days ahead.
We are here for you at any time.
Love Cindy and Rich
Randy Wise
March 2, 2008
Mark and Gary:
I am sorry for your loss. I know that your mother was a wonderful person and that she will be missed by all.
Dana & Leslie Ann Dinora
March 1, 2008
Mark & Gary: Sorry to hear about your Mom. I will miss seeing her at the store. She reminded me of my mom. Take Care! You're in my prayers...
Victoria Clemons
March 1, 2008
Mark & Gary:
Downtown Springfield, Inc. mourns the loss of your mother Grace. A permanent and welcoming lovely fixture in your downtown store will be forever missed. We commend her dedication to your family business and the entire downtown community.
Our thoughts are with you both.
The Konzelmann family
March 1, 2008
Mark and Gary,
Your mom has joined your dad in the Kingdom of Heaven and will be first in line to greet you when you are all re-united. Over time the natural human sense of loss will be give way to a sense of pride in knowing that you both made your mother very proud. In the meantime, please feel free to take advantage of the multitude of arms and shoulders extended to support you.
Maurice and Helen Ballard
March 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Kinzer
March 1, 2008
Mark & Gary - sorry for your loss.
Michael & Tess Sakolsky
March 1, 2008
Mark and Gary,
We are thinking of you both as you grieve the loss of your Mother. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
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