Jeffery L. Kissack, 57 of Rochelle, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Rochelle Community Hospital. He was born on May 3, 1953 in Shelbyville, IL to Harold Kissack and Emma Ruth (George) Kissack. Jeff was an electrical lineman for Rochelle Municipal Utilities. On April 5, 1975 in Lee, IL, he married Wendy L. Johnson .
Jeff was a loving husband, father and grandpa, devoted entirely to honoring, loving and serving
his grandchildren with his whole heart. He made his mark in the community of athletics which
took him from "Athlete of the Year" at Heyworth High School to the University of Wisconsin-
Superior for collegiate football and to the local golf course for multiple aces. In that time, he
coached and mentored alike, encouraging kids to live a life of purpose.
Jeff was an honest and steady man who had a heart for the simple things in life. He was
consistently supportive of his family and fully devoted to providing a life full of love and time
lasting blessings.
Survivors include wife: Wendy of Rochelle; son: Kyle (Jennifer) Kissack of Rochelle;
and daughter: Kelly (Mitchel) Buh of Rochelle; grandchildren: Bryn, Reese, and Tess Kissack
and Devlen, Treyton, Cheyenne and Kendra Buh; parents: Harold (Angie Agnos) Kissack of
Rochelle and Emma Ruth Kissack of Rochelle; Parent-In-Laws: Kenneth and Nonie Johnson of Lee, IL; sister: Jan (Jim) Hart of Rochelle; 2 brothers: Jay (Karen) Kissack of Algonquin, IL and Joe (Carmen) Kissack of Atlanta, GA; sister-in-laws: Cindy (Lyle) Headon and Eileen (Jim) Spears; brother-in-laws: David (Cheryl) Johnson, and Bruce (Bobbie) Johnson and many nieces and Nephews.
Services will be at Crossroads Community Church on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:00 AM
with Chaplain Judy Williams. Visitation at Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle on Thursday, April 14th from 3 to 8PM. The family requests memorials to "Pegusus Special Riders". Cremation rites will follow the services.