Jónquil Kessel Obituary
We bid farewell to Jónquil Kessel of Fairfield, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 17, 2026 at the age of 42. Jónquil touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jónquil Kessel to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Harvey Condon, Alberta Condon, Nadine, Vince Johnson, Raymond and Alice Kessel; her great-uncle Howard Burger; her aunt Mary Garretson; her uncles, Jerry Sirdoreus and Don Sirdoreus; and her cousins, Dewayne Burger, Ryan Garretson and David Harrington.
She is survived by: her parents, Charles Kessel and Kathleen Kessel (Condon) of Fairfield, Iowa; her close friend Hattie Peck; her sister Jennifer Kline (Jamie) of Vinton; her nephews, Michael Kline (Katy), Grant Kline (Skylar) and Jeremy Kline; her great-niece Adalida; her nephew Stetson Kline; her family, Kristine Condon, Karol Carr (Steve), Karin Condon (Ken Ruppert) and Kirk Condon (Julie Cook); her cousins, Sean Kisner, Danielle Kisner (Zak Kottke), Jennifer Winfrey, Grant Winfrey, Anngi Hart (Todd), Jessica Ledger-Kalen, Erin Ledger (Justin Toben), Harley Allsup (Kolby), Dalton Cook, Alex Koffman, Robert Kessel (Sarah), Paul Kessel (Amy Palmer), Lauri Curry (Steve Scull), Kay Kemp (C. C. Shivers), Dan Sirdoreus (Heidi), Jim Sirdoreus (Jessica), Denise Estle (Robert), Chris Kessel (Jodi), Ed Sirdoreus, Sarah Wagner (Clint), Heather Nelson (Shawn), Joe Garretson (Nicole), Betty Burr (John) and Colleen Bates; and her family Hattie Peck.
In honor of Jónquil's generous spirit and her deep love for Alex, memorials may be made to the Alex Koffman Irrevocable Trust, continuing the care and support she so faithfully gave.
