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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Janice Mae Kessinger
Janice Mae
Kessinger
May 13, 1937 — Feb 13, 2018
Janice Mae Kessinger's Obituary
Janice Mae Kessinger
, age 80 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home following a brief diagnosis of A.L.S. She was born on May 13, 1937 in Grant County, the daughter of Paul Lee and Mildred J. (Stinger) Simmons. Janice worked as a sales clerk for Leeson's Department Store in Elwood and later, the Spurgeons and the S&J Store in the same building for numerous years. She also formerly worked at Harvest Market as a cashier and worked at Fettig Canning Factory at Point Isabel. In recent years, she worked seasonally at Pioneer Seed Company right up until September of 2017. Janice was a 1955 graduate of Marion high school, and a member of Harmony Christian Church in Leisure. She married William L. "Bill" Kessinger on October 15, 1955, and they shared over 62 years of marriage together. Janice enjoyed flowers and gardening, watching birds, and caring for her home and property. She was known for baking delicious angel food cakes with cherry icing; and she enjoyed attending Cowboy Church in Marion with her husband, Bill. More than anything, Janice was devoted to all her family; and she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Janice's family legacy includes her husband, William L. "Bill" Kessinger of Elwood; 3 children, William "Bill" (wife Denise) Kessinger of Elwood, David (wife Suzan) Kessinger of Fairmount, and Patricia "Patti" Simmons (husband Ronald) of Elwood; 3 siblings, Melanie (husband Gail) Godby of Sheridan, Paula Simmons of Elwood, and Bruce Simmons of Florida; 9 grandchildren, William (wife Jenny) Kessinger, Tom Kessinger, Kristi (husband Dave) Kitz, Brian Simmons, Kelly (husband Dan) Melton, Brent (wife Aurora) Doster, Kayla (companion Donovan) Bradford, Shane Bradford, and Justin Bradford; 16 great-grandchildren, Grace, Blake, Alayna, Lincoln, Ariel, Chloe, Zoie, Katie, Landon, Amelia, Hayden, Caden, Asa, Josiah, Addy, and Ashlyn; a great-great-grandchild, Brice; and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and beloved friends.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Mollie Simmons; step-father, James Reynolds; sister, Rosalee Voland; and 2 brothers, Phil Simmons and Terry Simmons.
A funeral service celebrating Janice's life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with her grandson, Brent Doster and Pastor Rodney Ellis of the First Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery in Fairmount. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 8 pm on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Madison County 4-H Program or the A.L.S. Research Foundation through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
Janice's family legacy includes her husband, William L. "Bill" Kessinger of Elwood; 3 children, William "Bill" (wife Denise) Kessinger of Elwood, David (wife Suzan) Kessinger of Fairmount, and Patricia "Patti" Simmons (husband Ronald) of Elwood; 3 siblings, Melanie (husband Gail) Godby of Sheridan, Paula Simmons of Elwood, and Bruce Simmons of Florida; 9 grandchildren, William (wife Jenny) Kessinger, Tom Kessinger, Kristi (husband Dave) Kitz, Brian Simmons, Kelly (husband Dan) Melton, Brent (wife Aurora) Doster, Kayla (companion Donovan) Bradford, Shane Bradford, and Justin Bradford; 16 great-grandchildren, Grace, Blake, Alayna, Lincoln, Ariel, Chloe, Zoie, Katie, Landon, Amelia, Hayden, Caden, Asa, Josiah, Addy, and Ashlyn; a great-great-grandchild, Brice; and many special cousins, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, and beloved friends.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Mollie Simmons; step-father, James Reynolds; sister, Rosalee Voland; and 2 brothers, Phil Simmons and Terry Simmons.
A funeral service celebrating Janice's life will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with her grandson, Brent Doster and Pastor Rodney Ellis of the First Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery in Fairmount. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 2 to 8 pm on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Madison County 4-H Program or the A.L.S. Research Foundation through the funeral home. Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.
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Funeral Services for Janice Mae Kessinger
Visitation
February
16
Copher - Fesler - May Funeral Home
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Life Celebration Funeral Service
February
17
Copher - Fesler - May Funeral Home
Starts at 11:00 am
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