With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Dorothy Jean Kessel of Dixon, Illinois, who passed away on August 14, 2021 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dorothy Jean Kessel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Kenneth Smith and Marie Smith (Malcolm); her former life partner Jack Cunningham; her husband James Kessel; and her siblings, Robert Smith, Joan Hagemann and Tippy.

She is survived by : her children, Christine Byvick (Peter) of Dixon, Susan Oswalt (Kevin) of Dixon, David Johnson of Aurora and Gary Cunningham (Maryann) of Dixon; her grandchildren, Sarah Heather, Jacob Oswalt, Sami Oswalt, Carter Johnson and Lexie Johnson; her great grandchild Carson Heather; and her sister Jackie Trimble (Jerry) of Santa Maria, CA.

A memorial has been established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.