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Iva McKeon Obituary

MCKEON, IVA R. Pinconning, Michigan Iva R. McKeon age 85, passed away at Caretel Inns in Saginaw on Thursday May 1, 2014 with her family at her side. Iva was born on July 15, 1928 in Mt. Forest Township, Michigan to the late Emil and Janet (Anderson) Selle. She married Merlin McKeon the love of her life on April 12th, 1947. They were married for 61 wonderful years and lived on a dairy farm in Fraser Township. They raised 8 children together teaching them the value of hard work and wonderful memories of being brought up on a farm. Iva was a master seamstress and quilter, making themed quilts for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family especially the children. Surviving are her children: Gloria (Albert) Bourdon of Fenton, Virgil (Joan) McKeon of Pinconning, (deceased daughter Linda) Gary Grant of Paulding, Ohio, Elaine (John) Poyner of Surprise Arizona, Lorraine (Mike) Grumbley of Linwood, Karen (Jay) Bishop of Pinconning, Randy (Jill) McKeon of Pinconning, Clyde (Nancy) McKeon of Augres, Michigan. She has 19 grandchildren: Beth, Jeremy, Jim, Brent, Heidi, Brian, Brandon, Holly, Jason, Stacy, Leah, Lee, Nicholas, Mandy, Michelle, Tyler, Brooke, Leatta and Oliver. She has 32 great grandchildren: Sara, Trinity, Wyatt, Riley, Cody, Chelsie, Gracie, Shaina, Logan Taylor, Victoria, Noah, Irelyn, Danica, Drystan, Hunter, Hailey, Hayden, Ryan, Sammie, Gavin, Chase, Madelyn, Maya, Kameron, Makayla, Ashton, Amelia, Ty, Kaitrey, Landen, and Violet. Sisters and brothers: Joyce (Jerry) Wachiowiak of Bay City, Earl (Yvette) Selle, of Bay City, sister in law Alice Selle, of Pinconning, and Inex (Robert) Ruszala, of Apache Junction, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews. Merlin predeceased her on November 16, 2008, her daughter Linda Grant on December 13, 2012, a brother Lloyd Selle and a sister in law Shirley Selle. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 5, 2014 at St. Anne Catholic Church at 10 am with Rev. Fr. T.J. Fleming and Deacon Mike Arnold presiding with burial in St. Anne Cemetery. Friends may call at the Lee-Ramsay Funeral Home on Sunday from 1 to 8 pm. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 7 pm. On Monday, Iva will lie in state at the church from 9 am until time of service. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or charity of your choice. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the home health care staff, the staff at Caretel Inns of Bay City and McLaren Hospice for the compassionate care given to our mom during her stay.

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Published by Bay City Times on May 2, 2014.

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Dennis LaBean family

May 5, 2014

McKeon family,so sorry for your loss,she was a good person,our thoughts are with you at this time.

John and Jann Schumacher

May 3, 2014

Karen,Jay and family so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweet and kind lady. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mary Ann & Art Schoendorff

May 3, 2014

There are no words to adequately express the sadness we felt when we heard about the death of our loved one.We will always remember her with the deepest affection.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Art & Mary Ann Schoendorff

Dora Fouchea

May 3, 2014

McKeon family, Iva was a wonderful lady. She always had a smile. She had so much love for her family and friends. I'll treasure our last trip to the casino. Rest in Peace Iva you are safely home with you husband and God.

Terry Dora

May 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all on the loss of your mother. May our Lord greet her with opens arms saying job well done.

Maureen and John Duley

May 2, 2014

I seem to have forgotten to sign our name to my previous message. I'm sorry we can't be there but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry & Bill Jones

May 2, 2014

Dear Lorraine, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill & Sherry Jones

Mike Daly

May 2, 2014

Elaine, Virgil and Family, We know that no words can help ease the pain and loss that you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought. Mike and Marianne Daly

May 2, 2014

Our condolences on the loss of Iva. We feel so bad that we can't be there for either service since we will be out of town. I always thought a lot of her

Inez Ruszala

May 2, 2014

Rest in peace, till we meet again.
Love and many memories

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