Janet Theresa (Will) Gest Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 6, 2026, at the age of 86, Janet Theresa (Will) Gest of Newburgh, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alphonse "Al" A. Will and Verena C. Will (Maurer); her husband Kenneth F. Gest; her children, Monte Allan Jackson and Tammi Teresa Lattner; her son-in-law Tim Taylor; her stepson Mike Gest; her siblings, Sharon Will and Tim Will (Jan); and her brother-in-law Jim Gries.
She is survived by: her children, Shelley Marie Daugherty, Robyn Michelle Taylor and Jody Christopher Jackson (Rebecca); her son-in-law Mark Lattner; her stepchildren, Barry Gest (Christine) and Terri Waller (Fred); her siblings, Mary Sue "Susie" Gries and Ken Will (Lu Ann); and her aunt Lillian Maurer. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Heart to Heart Hospice, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville, IN 47710.
