Gann, William Lee b. Dec. 29, 1871 d. Nov.7, 1933
Gann, Fannie Maggie (Kesterson) b. Feb. 12, 1871 d. Jul. 13, 1920
OBITUARY from Beggy Gann - at Find-A-Grave
William Lee Gann, for twenty eight years a resident of Fowler community, died Tuesday morning at ll o'clock at the home of a son, Charles Gann, at Mosca, Colorado, twelve miles north of Alamosa in the San Luis Valley. Mr. Gann had gone over there two weeks before his death on a short business trip. His death was caused by liver and kidney derangement. The body is being brought to the Diesel Funeral home today, for interment in Fowler cemetery. He waould have been 62 years old, had he lived until the latter part of next month. Mr. Gann was born in Odessa, Missouri, December 29, 1871. He was the son of Elbert and Susan Dade Gann. His marriage to Fannie Kesterson at Odessa, Missouri occurred forty one years ago. The family moved from Odessa, Missouri to Fowler, in February, 1905. Mrs. Gann passed away here twelve or thirteen years ago. The following children survive; Charles, Kenneth and Harvey Gann, living in the Mosca community; Mrs Joe Gibbens of Groom, Texas; Mrs. Gertrude Doll, Los Angeles, California. One son, Chester, died at Mosca in 1932; a daughter (Maude) died in 1916; elbert died in 1906 and another son died in infancy. Two brothers and two sisters of Mr. Gann survive. They are J. E. Gann, Odessa, Missouri; Robert Gann Lexington, Missouri; Mrs Earl Brannon, Oak Grove, Missouri and Mrs Lula Welborn, Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Mary Satterfield, Fowler's oldest citizen, now 94 years old, was present when Mr. Gann was born at Odessa and she was firt to dress and care for him. In the death of Mr. Gann the community loses a highly esteemed citizen and to the relatives in their sorrow the people of Fowler extend sincere sympathy.

OBITUARY - Fannie Maggie Kesterson Gann
At the Physician's Hospital at Rocky Ford, Tuesday at 1:30 pm, 1920, ended the early life of one of the women of Fowler, who has long been a resident, and has endeared herself to a large circle of friends, Mrs. Fannie M. Kesterson-Gann passed away quitely after many months of suffering with cancer. She became ill last October and since then has gradually became worse, in spite of all that her loving husband and children could do for her. Every means was tried by nothing gave the desired relief. The latest attempt was an operation at Rocky Ford Hospital, from which she rallied but was unable to recover. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kesterson and was born at Odessa, Missouri, in February 1871 and was married to W. L. Gann at Odessa in 1892, and to them 9 children were born, of who Charlie, the oldest lives at Alamoosa, Colorada, Gertrude Buhl, Idaho, Harvey at Fowler, Mrs. Susie Biggin at Fowler and Kenneth and Chester are still at home in Fowler. Three children are dead of whom Elbert, 10 years old died in 1907, Maude died in September 1916 and Oliver Edwin died at the age of six days. One brother, Grant Kesterson, survives her and two brothers, Tom and Charles Kesterson and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Sullivan are deceased. She had lived in or near Fowler since coming to Colorado 14 years ago and was a member of the Baptist Church. Her pastor, Rev. We. E. Simmons conducted the services at the home.

Kesterson, Thomas Sherman b. Oct. 10, 1869 d. Feb. 15, 1909
Kesterson, Mary Cyrene McClure b. Mar. 26, 1871 d. 1957
s/o Thomas was the d/o John Henry and Malinda (Jacques) Kesterson (Lafayette Co MO)
Mary was the d/o John Wm. and Ivyvinda (Casper) McClure
Obituary: Mary Cyrene Kesterson a resident of the Fowler Community for 56 years, died Sunday at 4:00 at the Bauer Rest Home in Manzonola at the advanced age of 86. Mrs Kesterson has been a semi-invalid for the past two years. She made her home with one of her sons, Ernest, until about the 1st of Jul when she was taken to the nursinghome. Prior to that time she was able to get around in a wheel chair, and was cared for by her sons and their wives. During recent months she suffered several light strokes, and 10 days before she died she suffered a severe stroke that left her paralyzed from the arms down. She lapsed into a coma Thursday of last week. Ten years ago Mrs Kesterson was a passenger in a car which was involved in an accident at Manzanola. In the accident both of her knees were shattered and she was a patient in a hospital for 5 -6 months. Despite her severe injuries she recovered and was able to do her daily household and yard work. Mrs Kesterson was the oldest person at the Bauer Rest Home and was one of the best liked. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2PM at the First Baptist Church with pastor Rev. Clyde Shaffstall officiating. Palbearers were Leonard Wallace, Lloyd Marvin, Chester Dunsmoor, W H Baker, Rube Charles and Hubert Jones. Burial was in Fowler Cem. Mary Cyrene was born to Mr and Mrs John W McClure 27 Mar 1871 at Odessa MO. She was married to Thomas Kesterson Dec 6 1893 at Odessa, and to this union were born 4 sons - Ernest, Roy, Floyd and Ellis. The family moved to Fowler in 1901. She united with the 1st Baptist Church and served many years, teaching a Sunday School Class. On Feb 14 1909, her husband as taken in death and the care of the children became her responsibility. This added burden she carried out with courage and forthrightness. She later united with the Pitkin Avenue Baptist Church and remained a member of that church until her death. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 86 and 8 months. Preceding her in death besides her husband are two sons, Floyd who passed away Jun 18 1956 and Ernest who passed away Jul 23 1957

Kesterson, Ernest b. Feb. 17, 1895 d. Jul. 23, 1957
Son of Thomas Sherman and Mary Cyrene (McClure) Kesterson
Obituary from Peggy Gann - Memorial services for Ernest Kesterson, WW I Veteran who died Jul 23 in a Pueblo Hospital were held Friday at 2 PM from the Larson Funeral Chapel Casket carriers were Verne McClure, Chester Dunsmoor, Lloyd Marvin, Rube Charles, Glen Riggs and Isom Stroud. Flower bearers were Nellie Benjamin, Faye Dunsmoor, Allie Baker, Lura Allison, Alice Shaffstall, Myrtle Patterson, Alma Sanford and Celestine Allison. Burial was made in Fowler Cemetery with graveside military rites. The American Flag which covered the casket was folded by Richard Teilborg and Thomas Sutton and handed to Mr. Kesterson's two brothers - Roy and Ellis in lieu of Mrs. Mary Kesterson, aged mother, who was unable to attend the ceremony. Taps was played by Jacob Romaneck.
Second Obit: Ernest Kesterson 62 a resident of Fowler for many, many years died in Parkview Hospital, Pueblo, Tuesday at about 4 PM. Mr Kesterson had been in ill health for a number of years. Four weeks ago he went to Pueblo to see his doctor and while in the office suffered a heart attack. He was immediately taken to the Hospital. His condition remained critical for a number of days, then he seemed to get some better. Last Saturday he was to have returned home. His condition suddenly took a turn for the worse Friday night and he was in a coma from that time until his death. Mr Kesterson was born in Odessa MO 17 Feb 1895 and came to CO when he was 7 years old. He was a Veteran of WW I having enlisted at LaJunta Jul 15 1918. He received his training at Camp McArthur, Waco TX and embarked at Hoboken NJ Oct 11 1918. He arrived a LeHarve France Oct 16 and was stationed at LeMans and was attached to the 27th Div . Mr Kesterson arrived back in the US in March of 1919 and received his honorable discharge the following month. For many years Mr Kesterson owned a blacksmith shop here and in LaJunta, but because of asthma and heart trouble he was forced to retire from active business a number of years ago. Mr Kesterson made his home with his aged mother, Mrs Mary Kesterson 87 who now is living in the Bauer Rest Home in Manzonola. He was preceded in death by his father, and on brother, Floyd who died Jun 18 of last year. Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers Roy and Ellis Kesterson both of this community.
Photo submitted at Find-A-Grave by Kevin and Paul Meyer

Kesterson, Roy Otis b. May 4, 1898 d. Jan., 1968
Kesterson, Dorothy L. b. 1908 d. 2003
Roy O. was the s/o Thomas Sherman and Mary Cyrene (McClure)Kesterson
Photo by Patricia Cole (Gerlock)

Kesterson, Floyd b. 1902 d. Jun. 18, 1956
Kesterson, Mary Enderud Bray b. 1910 d. 2005
Floyd was the s/o Thomas Sherman and Mary (McClure)Kesterson
Photo by Patricia Cole (Gerlock)

Kesterson, William Ellis b. Dec. 27, 1905 d. Oct. 7, 1976
Kesterson, Bernice b.13 Aug 1916 d. 25 February 1988
William Ellis is the s/o Thomas Sherman and Mary (McClure)Kesterson

Kesterson, Robert L. b. Oct. 15, 1935 d. unknown
Kesterson, Dolly Roy b. Jun. 23, 1941 d. unknown
Robert L. is the s/o Wm. Ellis and Bernice Kesterson

Kesterson, Richard L. b. 1934 d. 1992 Fowler
Kesterson, Evelyne J. b. 1940 d. unknown
Richard L. is the son of Robert L. and Dolly Kesterson

Kesterson, J. Darlene b. unknown d. Feb. 19, 1969

Kesterson, Kelly Jeanne b. May 26, 1968 d. May 15, 1975