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Eileen Keipper Obituary

KEIPPER-Eileen E. (nee DeGraff) November 7, 2007; of West Seneca, NY; beloved wife of 55 years of Howard A. Keipper; loving mother of Gail (Kent) Schraufstetter, Gary (Cheri) and Donald (Ruth) Keipper, Marilyn (Mike) Sawyer, Susan (Mike)Hoffman and Carol Keipper; fond grandmother of 11 grandchildren; sister of Donald (Marge) DeGraff. Family will be present Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the HOY FUNERAL HOME INC., 3855 Seneca St., West Seneca. Funeral service will be held Monday morning at 10:00 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 630 Main St., West Seneca. Friends invited. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Dunkirk Conference Center, Ebenezer United Church of Christ or Hospice Buffalo Inc.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2007.

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Lexa (Bork) & Kevin Boling and Family

November 15, 2007

Dear Howie, Gail, Gary, Don, Marilyn, Susan & Carol, Our deepest sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of your wife/mother. Your mom was very special, she always made me feel comfortable and welcome at your home. I'm glad I was able to visit with her a few years back when your parents came to greenville.

Sandy Ratajczak (Hughson)

November 11, 2007

Carol & Family - I just heard of your mom's passsing and I am so sorry to hear the news. I pray for peace for you all and strength in this difficult time.

Dennis and Susan Cerkiewicz

November 11, 2007

Uncle Howie and Family,
So sorry to hear about aunt Eileen.We will miss her terribly. We have had many wonderful times together her memory is in our hearts and all of you are in our prayers.

Mary Beth Kij (Barlett)

November 11, 2007

Dear Don, Ruth, Marilyn and family,
I was looking through the obits today and saw a familiar last name. It always hurts to see familiar first names attached to it. It was nice to see Ruth and Don this past summer. My prayers are with you during this time.

Carolyn Benton

November 10, 2007

Howie and family; We were so saddened to hear about Eileen. Ken and I both feel priviledged to have known her. Our best to the entire family. Out thoughts are with you.

Dave Tornow

November 10, 2007

Dear Mr Keipper, Gary, Don and the entire family. I will always remember the many great times we had and still have many special memories of time spent with your family. I feel lucky to have known your mom, she really touched my life. She was a very special lady.

Skip Mueller

November 10, 2007

Dear Howie,
I am so sorry to hear of Eileen's passing. Both of you have been such wonderful friends to me and my family for years and years. Please know that although I cannot be there, I am thinking of you.
God Bless.

Penny Sikorski

November 10, 2007

Dear Don, Ruth and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your lost. You know that we wish we could be there for you to give you support, love and hugs. We love and miss you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Butch and Penny

Grace Pearce

November 10, 2007

Dear Howie & Family Eileen will be greatly missed. She was dear friend.She always made you feel welcome ine her home. I remember the wonderful Turkey dinner she made for "the old gang." Grace

Claudia Greck (Barnes)

November 10, 2007

Dear Howie,

I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Eileen. I have such happy memories of spending time with both of you at Tony & Rose's sitting around the camp fire and listening to your stories & jokes.

I hope those memories will give you and your family comfort during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathies,

Claudia (Barnes) Greck

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