Missing in the Midwest: The Disappearance of Wendy Gessing

Fifty-year-old Wendy Gessing was last seen on June 12, 2021, during her shift at Pizzas By Marchelloni in Crest Hill, Illinois. She told a coworker she was stepping out to give someone a ride and would be right back… but she never returned. Her vehicle was later found in Joliet, and her phone was recovered in Romeoville, leaving a timeline that still hasn’t been fully explained. Years later, the question remains…what happened to Wendy Gessing?

In this episode of Case Uncovered, I continue the Tuesday bonus series Missing in the Midwest, highlighting missing persons cases across Illinois and the Midwest to bring renewed awareness for families still searching for answers.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Wendy Gessing please contact:
Crest Hill Police Department
815-741-5111

Or submit a tip anonymously to:
Will County Crime Stoppers
800-323-6734

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Sources For This Episode:
The Herald-News (Shaw Local)
ABC7 Chicago
Fox 32 Chicago
Patch.com
Cook County Sheriff

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