Jessie Joy Estill

Jessie Joy Estill, of Petersburg, born May 9, 1925, passed away on September 1, 2013, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home. Jessie was the daughter of Otto Treseler & Emma “Lucht” Treseler and wife of the late A.E. Estill. Jessie grew up on the family farm in Newmansville IL, and was a graduate of Tallula Community High School. She married A. E. “Gizmo” Estill in Nashua, Iowa, on April 5, 1950. After her high school graduation, she worked for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and provided in-home day care for many years. She later retired from Ideal Industries. Jessie is survived by her son John Estill (Sandy) of Petersburg and daughter Kathy Feldman of Springfield. Her husband A.E., two sons Mark and Steve, brother Thurman Treseler, and sister Rachel Treseler Fulton preceded her in death. Jessie was grandmother to five grandchildren: Shannon Lynch (Eddie) of Springfield, Jennifer Gardner (Alan) of Petersburg, Pam Klobnak (Brad) of Rochester, Gabe Estill (Stephanie) of Chicago, and Erica Estill of Petersburg. She was grandmother to four great-grandchildren. Brayton Lynch, Springfield , Ben Ishmael Petersburg, and Lyli, and Lauryn Klobnak of Rochester. Jessie was a lifelong member of St Paul’s Evangelical Free Church, where the children affectionately referred to her as “the cookie lady.” She was a member of New Salem Lincoln League, volunteer for Theater in the Park, and member of the Menard County Garden Club. She loved a good game of cards or dominos and played in several local card groups. She enjoyed traveling, casinos, and was an avid Chicago White Sox fan. She will be remembered for her sweet nature, loving kindness, and first-rate culinary skills. Her macaroni and cheese and fried chicken were some of her family’s favorites. Services will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Hurley Funeral Home Petersburg, IL, with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials may be made to St Paul’s Evangelical Free Church 209 W. Douglas St., Petersburg, IL 62675, or New Salem Lincoln League, 15204 Lincoln League Lane, Petersburg IL 62675.

Jessie Joy Estill

May 9, 1925 - September 1, 2013

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