Elsie Kessler, 89, died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2008) at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.

She was born May 27, 1918, at Hiawatha in Dundy County to Joseph Guy and Ella O'Tillie (Talmon) Hendrix. She attended District No. 12 school at Hiawatha. She married Michael Andrew Kessler on Oct. 11, 1937, at Imperial. They moved to a farm in the Hiawatha community. Due to failing health, she moved to Heritage of Wauneta Care Center and lived there until her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Mike in 1996.

Survivors include her daughter, Cheryl Hamilton and husband Richard of Wauneta.

A private family inurnment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Stuckwisch officiating.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.