Mary Kessler Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Kessler of Taylorville, Illinois, who passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 73. Mary will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Kessler to pay them a last tribute.
Mary will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Mary will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Mary’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald E. Deweese and Shirley Deweese (Williams); and her brother Richard Deweese. She is survived by: her children, Jacque Rogers (Matt) of Taylorville, Don Cathorall (Amy) of Longview, Lindsey Passoni of Taylorville and George Kessler of Taylorville; her grandchildren, Taylor Gartshore (Nicky) of Springfield, Cameron Gartshore of Springfield and Michael Forrest of Taylorville; and her sisters, Sharon Ali of Springfield and Dawn Zwick (Robert) of Taylorville.
