Betty D. Gessell Obituary (1922 - 2003)

Betty D. Gesell, 81, of Springfield, IL formerly of Bulpitt, died at 5:00 pm Monday, August 18, 2003 in St. John's Hospice, Springfield, IL. She was born July 13, 1922 in Springfield, IL the daughter of Clarence A. and Mary Donnelly Gieseke. On September 25, 1943 she married Harold Merlin "Merlie" Gesell in Kincaid, IL and he preceded in death on October 10, 1999. Mrs. Gesell was a member of St. Rita's Catholic Church in Kincaid. She and her husband owned and operated Gesell's Market in Bulpitt for 22 years and then she retired from the State of Illinois Department of Corrections. She is survived by her Son: David Gesell and wife Patricia of Memphis, TN; 2 grandchildren, Andrew Gesell and Ann Gesell, a sister, Martha Green and husband Tom of Springfield, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Thursday, August 21, 2003 in St. Rita's Catholic Church, Kincaid, IL with Fr. Richard Dahlby officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville, IL. Visitation will be from 6:0 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 20, 2003 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to St. Rita's Catholic Church or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.