Mrs. Stella Kesler- 96 of Christopher

Stella P. Kesler, 96 of Christopher IL,mrs-kessler passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Herrin Hospital on December 7, 2016.

She was born July 21, 1920 in Christopher, the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth (Lemajtini) Petroff.  She married William “Bill” J. Kesler of West Frankfort and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1981.

She worked at Austin Periodicals in the office until the age of 82.  She was a member of the St Andrew’s Catholic Church in Christopher.

Survivors include a son William “Bill” Blaine and Janet Kesler of Christopher, one grandson Bradford Blaine and wife Angie Kesler of Columbia;  Three grandsons; Logan Blaine Kesler, Carter Bradford Kesler, and Gavin Blaine Kesler all of Columbia.  She loved them dearly and was so proud of them.

She is also survived by a sister-in-law Theresa Kesler, a good friend Karen Winget and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her precious granddaughter Beth Kesler, three sisters Anna Devienouski, Mildred Arbatch and an infant girl.

Private services will be held at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher. Burial will be in St Andrew’s Catholic Cemetery.


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