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Keith Reiken Obituary

Keith W. Reiken formerly of Des Plaines Visitation for Keith W. Reiken, 51, of Park City, Ill., will be from 12 noon until the time of the service at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St. (Northwest Highway/Route 14 at Rand Road), Des Plaines. Burial will be private at All Saints Cemetery. Born July 17, 1957, in Evanston, he died Monday, July 13, 2009, at his residence. He was the son of the late Ole Reiken and Catherine (Robert) Butow; brother of Michael (Kim) Reiken, Christine (David) O'Dwyer, John (Gayle) Reiken and Kevin (Laurie) Reiken; godfather of Mitchell Reiken; and uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Save-A-Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. For information, 847-824-5155.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 22, 2009.

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July 27, 2009

Keith
you taught me more then you could ever know, Thank You
Love you Bro
Your little brother
Kev

July 25, 2009

To cousin Keith whom I've only met just recently at our reunion in Plainfield In. As the years come and go were still family and I remember how much of a dear loving person you will always be. May God bless you and keep you safe, forever.
Linda (Pressler) Harris (Huntington, In.)

Barbara M. Smith

July 24, 2009

My Nephew Keith: I will always remember your gentleness as a little boy. Your grin when you would greet me. Rest now Keith - as you reunite with your Dad and Grandma Cookie - Until we meet again. Love you, Aunt Barbie

Linda Hayes

July 23, 2009

I have such fond memories of my cousin Keith. He was a very special person who knew how to make me laugh when we were together. I am so grateful for my time with the family last weekend. May you continue to smile through your tears as you recall the good times with one so dear. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you in the days and weeks to come. I love you all.

Mitchell Reiken

July 23, 2009

Dear Uncle Keith,
You were the best Godfather ever. I will always remember you.
Love, Mitchell

Laurie Reiken

July 23, 2009

To my brother-in-law Keith, As the days go on, it is harder for me to realize that you are really gone. I miss you and love you. I know that Mitchell has a guardian angel, always.

Lauren Reiken

July 22, 2009

To my Uncle Keith, I love you and will miss you always.

Paul, Laura, Cassondra (Bauer) and Jonah Smith

July 22, 2009

To my cousin Keith, I wish for many things in life, but right now, none come close to the wish that you were here now.
To my family, I am here. Never forget I hold you all very high in my life. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

John and Gayle Reiken

July 22, 2009

To my brother , May God hold you in his loving hands.I'll always miss you until we meet in heaven.

Darryl, Sophia, Kiara and Morgan McGrew

July 22, 2009

Keith is going to be sorely missed by his friends in the Park City neighborhood and in our lives.

During this time of sorrow, the McGrew family sends their thoughts, prayers and continued love and friendship to the entire Reiken family.

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