Traverse City, Michigan
MISSAUKEE COUNTY — Casey Jane Keene, 18, of Fife Lake, died Sunday morning, June 25, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Missaukee County. Casey was born on Aug. 31, 1987, in Petoskey.
Her infectious smile, beautiful green eyes and attitude for living life, while putting others first, will surely be missed. Casey spent time shopping with family and friends for her fashion forward outfits. She often found enjoyment outdoors fishing with her dad, snowmobiling in the winter, playing softball, volleyball and swimming in the summer.
Casey was proud to make it through her first year of college, as well as her brother's and sisters' accomplishments. She loved children, watching the Green Bay Packers, and music, but had no greater love than for her family and friends.
Casey will be deeply missed by her boyfriend, Kenny, whom she loved very much, many special friends and her family.
Casey is survived by her father, Craig (Polly) Keene; mother, Debra (Dana) Carnevale; siblings, Michelle Keene, Melissa Carnevale, Paul Keene, Marybeth Carnevale, Kathryn Hodges, and Madison Carnevale; and grandparents, Paul( Doris) Keene, Merlin (Carol) Hansen, Frederick (Linda) Carnevale and Jack (Linda) Magaw.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 28, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, at Fife Lake Baptist Church, 449 State Street, Fife Lake, with the Rev. Bruce Van Dussen officiating. Burial will follow at Fife Lake Cemetery.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home; www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
My thoughts go out to Casey's family and friends that knew her better than I did. I played volleyball with her our senior year and she left an impression. I keep thinking there has to be a bigger reason for such an amazing person to be taken away so early in life. I know with all the love that was shown in her memory she will never be forgotten.
Kristina Waldorf
July 25, 2006 | S. Boardman
I LOVE YOU CASEY JANE
Dad
July 24, 2006
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeni Irwin
July 11, 2006 | Atlanta, GA
Deb and Family- Still thinking of you and praying for you everyday.
Pam hess
July 11, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
There hasn't been a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about Casey. She is one of my best friends and had such a big heart. I met Casey the fall of her freshman year at CMU and we immediately clicked. I have so many happy and funny memories to hold onto of Casey Jane from this past year. I have never met someone that was so sweet and caring as she was. Casey has touched my life in such a great way - in just one year... I'm sorry I didn't get the chance to know her longer than that,...
Lynette Seitz
July 05, 2006 | Mt.Pleasant/Okemos, MI
Casey was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. I barely knew her through high school, so I never really became friends with her, but every now and then we would say hi or discuss what we heard in the hall. I think that senior year in O’Donnell’s 7th hour was when I got to know her best. When she contributed to the class discussions or read a paper or poem of hers, I was always so amazed at the beauty that came out of her mind. I am still in total disbelief that she is gone. I mourn for...
Tyler Marois
July 04, 2006 | Fife Lake, MI
Dear Craig and family,
It has been many years since we have been in contact with you. We are very saddened by the loss of your daughter. It is very apparent from the condolences of other guest that this world has lost a precious young jewel. Even though your hearts are heavy with grief, know that she is in loving hands. God Bless.
Steve and Ella Nelson and family
Steve and Ella Nelson
July 04, 2006 | Bancroft, MI
Craig, Debbie and Family,
Her smile would light up the room, Her postive attitude would change the attitude of others. Her beautiful eyes twinkled exposing her beauty inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Thank you for sharing your daughter with all of us. She made our lives better just knowing her.
Ranae McCauley
July 03, 2006 | South Boardman, MI
Casey, you will never be forgotten. I'm so glad I got the chance to know you. You will be truly missed. My thoughts go out everyone who is affected by this tragic event, but hang in there, we will all see her gorgeous smile again. <3
Ashley Suggs
July 01, 2006 | Traverse City, MI
