June 11, 2021

John Kester Jr.

John F. Kester Jr., 66, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home. He was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of John F. and Dorris Graser Kester Sr. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kester of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Amber Kester; four grandchildren; two stepsons, Ryan and Danny Bradford; and a sister, Ann (Fred) Bauer of Oak Ridge...

John F. Kester Jr., 66, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home.

He was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of John F. and Dorris Graser Kester Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kester of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Amber Kester; four grandchildren; two stepsons, Ryan and Danny Bradford; and a sister, Ann (Fred) Bauer of Oak Ridge.

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John was preceded in death by his parents.

As per John's wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements were by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute tab of John's personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

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