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Nellie Keeney Obituary

Nellie Ila Keeney Lansing Age 86, died September 16, 2009. Born November 2, 1922, in Lansing, the daughter of Harry and Ila Davis. Nellie worked at Sears, as a seamstress, for many years. She was active in the 4-H Club, and a member of the V.F.W. #701 Auxiliary, Moose #288, and the Mid-Michigan Genealogy Society. Nellie was past President of the Silver Blades Skating Club, past Secretary of the Lansing Skating Club and an escort at Sparrow Hospital for over 21 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lloyd and Leslie Davis; and sister, Louise Davis. Surviving are Richard, her husband of 66 years; children, Nancy (Bill) Houghtaling, Suzanne (Glen) DePew and Gary (Sheri) Keeney; grandchildren, Bill Houghtaling Jr., Joe Houghtaling, Amy (David) Howe, Justin DePew, Jeremy (Teresa) DePew, Samantha Keeney and David Keeney; great-grandchildren, Emily and Grace Howe, Jason DePew, Erin DePew and Cameron Bermani; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, at 12 noon at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society, 3100 West Rd., Bldg. B, Suite 110, East Lansing, MI, 48823, or to the Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI, 48912, in memory of Nellie Keeney. Online condolences may be made to www.gorslineruncimanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 18, 2009.

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September 19, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about the terrible loss of your mom, (my aunt). She is now in a better place and at peace. Everyone take care and God Bless everyone of you.
Vanna, Bruce & Denise Ward

Carolyn Wood

September 18, 2009

Sheri,Gary and Family, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be. Please call if there is anything I can do or if you just want a listening ear.

September 18, 2009

Gary and Shari,

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your mother.

Be assured that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Regretfully, we did not learn of her passing to pay our respects in person.

God Bless,
Jeff & Jenny Higel

September 18, 2009

So sorry for your loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Gouba Family

Chris Hammond

September 18, 2009

Suzanne and family, I am so sorry about the loss of your mom, I wish peace and comfort for you and yours. I did not know your mom, but I know you, and she did a very good job of raising her kids, undoubtedly her most important job in life. All the best, Chris Hammond, your hockey buddy

September 18, 2009

Such a classy lady - gracious to the end. She will be missed by all of us. Keep on dancing!
Theron & Kim Shinew

September 18, 2009

Sending my love and prayers to you all.

"Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.

Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved’s bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on."

Love, Marie Gouba

September 18, 2009

Dick, we are so sorry about your loss of Nell. She was a GREAT person, and our lives changed for the better when we met the two of you.
Sincerly,
Jim & Judy Eyer
(Country Horizon Band)

September 18, 2009

DEE & I WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU ON YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
YOUR FRIENDS,
DEE & FRAN HAMILTON
(PRAIRIE CREEK GOLF COURSE)

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