CHAMPAIGN, IL-   Jennifer Eileen Endsley-Nesler, 73, of Champaign, passed away at 12:28 PM, Monday, July 19, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Jennifer was born July 20, 1947 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, a daughter of James and Alberta (Kimberlin) Endsley.  She is survived by her husband, Gary Nesler, whom she married on March 30, 2009. Also surviving is her son, Tony Wayne Ruple of Stanton, Iowa, and her two daughters, Holly Christine Spencer of Mahomet, IL and Allison Noelle Chrisman of Champaign, IL; 3 grandchildren, Seth Christopher Hardwick, Grace Alexandra Chrisman and Emily Eileen Chrisman.  Five sisters also survive, Betty Whitson of Newton, IA, Kay Moredock of Newton, IA, Patricia White of Riverside, CA, Janice Meador of Newton, IA and Johnna Force of Hamilton, IA.

Jennifer worked as a hairdresser and then later as a caregiver to the elderly for many years as a CNA.  She enjoyed gardening, her animals, and nature.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family, children, and adoring her grandchildren. There was nothing she would not do for those that she loved. Her heart knew no boundaries.

There will be a visitation from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, July 28, at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  Private family graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.

Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com