David Essary Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 29, 2026, at the age of 64, David Essary (Wood River, Illinois) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Stell Essary and LaDonne Essary; his wife Maggie Essary (Garey); his sisters, Shelley Essary and Lisa Essary; his in-laws, Pat Garey (Bev), Michele Manganelli (Sal) and Joe Koncz; his nieces and nephews, Katie Terry, Katie Garey (Wayne Wilkes), Lauren Manganelli (Jake Parr), Danny Garey (Julie), Caroline Koncz (Nick Cosentino) and Ryan Manganelli (Tram Dao); his great-nephews, Jack, Luke Garey and Henry Wilkes; his friend Phil Sandbach; his grandparents, George, Mae Essary, Joseph and Flora Smith; his in-laws, Bob, Connie Garey and Mary Koncz; Diane Dutchik.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Fresenius Health Care, Alton Multispecialists, Alton Memorial Hospital, Christian Hospital Northeast, and American Kidney Foundation for their excellent care and compassion.
