Donald E. “Gus” Kissel's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2020 in Springfield, Illinois

Donald E. “Gus” Kissel

August 8, 1931 - September 13, 2020 (89 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

Donald E. “Gus” Kissel's obituary , Passed away on September 13, 2020 in Springfield, Illinois

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Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center-Chatham

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Donald E. “Gus” Kissel

August 8, 1931 - September 13, 2020 (89 years old)

Springfield, Illinois

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Donald E. Kissel Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald E. Kissel (Springfield, Illinois), born in Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 89, on September 13, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John F. Kissel and Anne Kissel (Kelly); his granddaughter Megan Leigh Kissel; and his brother John F. Kissel. He is survived by : his former life partner Margaret A. Roach; his wife Marge Kissel of Springfield; his sons, Tom Kissel (Darla) of Lincoln, Jim Kissel (Tammy) of Chatham and Ken Kissel (Michelle) of Chatham; his grandchildren, Kristy Semanik, Angie Koester (Jared), Paige Gregory (Eric), Abby Carter (Chris), Kyle Kissel, Troy Kissel (Jessica) and T. J. Kissel; and his brother Robert Groter (Bebe). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 4:00 p. m. to 7:00 p. m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703 with prayers beginning at 4:00 p. m. Illinois COVID-19 guidance will be followed, requiring face coverings and limiting attendance to 50 guests at one time.

Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 900 Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703, or West Lincoln Broadwell ESD #92, 2695 Woodlawn Rd., Lincoln, IL 62656. #35 is coming home!

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center-Chatham



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Thu

Sep 17

Visitation

Butler Funeral Home – Springfield
900 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703

Fri

Sep 18

Funeral Mass

Church of the Little Flower
800 Adlai Stevenson Dr, Springfield, IL 62703

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