Mark A. Kester

Mark A. Kester, 56, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:30 PM Friday, December 30, 2016 in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital. Mark was born on October 24, 1960 in St. Louis, MO to Oliver and Mary (Green) Kester. He married Rhonda Brackney on February 28, 2006 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are; his wife, Rhonda of Pekin; one son, Jake (Bridget) Kester of Tremont, IL; one daughter, Tabitha (Donald Dillion) Kester of Pekin; one step-son, David (Emily) Brackney of South Pekin; one step-daughter, Alicia (Zach) Parkinson of Pekin; one granddaughter and three step-grandchildren; one brother, Mickey (Kathie) Kester of Topeka, IL; three sisters, Diana Johnson and Vickey Major both of Pekin, Tina (Tom) Hanson of Amarillo, TX. Mark worked at Komatsu as a welder for twelve years last working in September 2016. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushrooming. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. A service celebrating his life will be held at the Pekin Moose, Saturday, January 14, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.. He had requested his body be donated to medical science. Celebration of Life Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pekin Moose Lodge 2605 Broadway St. Pekin,IL