Elizabeth J. Kessens Obituary
The passing of Elizabeth J. Kessens of Siberia, Indiana occurred on September 29, 2026. Elizabeth, born on December 31, 1941, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, Delbert Kleaving and Martha Kleaving (Goffinet); her husband Lawrence "Larry" Kessens; and her siblings, Peg Roberts and Gary Kleaving.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Dischinger (Jim) of Huntingburg, Ronald Kessens (Barbara) of Siberia, Sheila Kessens of Bristow, Kris Sherman (DeWayne) of St. Meinrad and Tracey Kessens-Griffin (Benjamin) of Indianapolis; her grandchildren, Jessica Blackburn, Shawn Sherman, Trent Dischinger, Kyle Dischinger, Grace Griffin, Ryan Kessens, Andrea Kessens and Nichole Lee; and her siblings, Steven Kleaving (Carol) of Tell City and Brenda Olsen (Larry) of Santa Rosa, CA.. She is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. A Mass will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Meinrad Catholic Church (19570 4th St, St Meinrad, IN 47577). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at the St. Martin of Tours Church Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to St. Martin of Tours Cemetery Fund or Martin's Cloak Food Pantry.
