John E. Gessner's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Battle Creek, Michigan

John E. Gessner

July 18, 1946 - January 5, 2026 (79 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

John E. Gessner's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2026 in Battle Creek, Michigan

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Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Homes

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John E. Gessner

July 18, 1946 - January 5, 2026 (79 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

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John E. Gessner Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John E. Gessner of Battle Creek, Michigan, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John E. Gessner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frederick Gessner and Martha Gessner (Battle); and his brothers, Fred Gessner and Pat Gessner. He is survived by: his children, Shannon Dennis (Jeffrey), Tonya Stark, Christopher Gessner (Emily) and Jordan Sutliff; his grandchildren, Paige, Aiden, Gwendolyn, Campbell and Gunner; and his sister Janet Randall.

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Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Homes



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Jan 15

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Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care
105 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017

Fri

Jan 16

Funeral service

Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care
105 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017

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