Kessler, Shirley Ann nee McDonald Shirley Ann Kessler nee McDonald, 62, of Columbia, died June 27, 2005, in Columbia. She was born September 16, 1942, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Richard M. and Elizabeth J. McDonald nee Steppig. She married Jon Kessler in 1974. She is survived by her husband and relatives and friends. She attended Christ Community Church in Columbia. She had been employed as a secretary at Ameren UE. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor William Groennert and Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Memorials may be made to the Columbia Senior Nutrition Site.