Nancy-Keup-Obituary

Nancy Edna Keup

May 23, 1930 – Sep 6, 2018 (Age 88)

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BORN
May 23, 1930
DIED
September 6, 2018
AGE
88

Obituary

Nancy Edna (Long) Keup, 88, died peacefully in her beloved cabin surrounded by her family. Nancy was a resident of Deerfield, Illinois for 54 years. She graduated from Michigan State University where she met her husband, Bill Keup. They were married for 54 years until his passing in 2008. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, loved to cook and entertain, and was devoted to her longtime career in retail- especially Marshall Fields. She was a dedicated, passionate tennis and paddle tennis player as a member of Tennaqua. Mom will always be remembered by her loving daughters, son-in-law, and grandson- Tracey Keup McCarthy, Mary Patricia (David) Kissane, and William Callahan McCarthy. She will missed.

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When I was little, my family spent every Christmas with Nancy and her family. That Friday when Winter Break began, I would walk across the street from Cadwell Elementary to the Keup's house. The house was decorated from top to bottom with garland, a beautiful tree, tons of candy all around, and Christmas Music playing. Every year I brought a special ornament for their tree. It was, without a doubt, the best holiday experiences that I ever had, and is why, as a Jew, LOVE Christmas. Nancy just...

I'm so sad to hear this. I was unaware Nancy had passed away. She was one of my favorite people. She hosted our family every year for Christmas, she made me Halloween costumes, and she always helped me shop when we were at her favorite store in Deerfield when she worked there in the 1980s. She and Bill were always kind, generous, and genuinely cared about my whole family. My heart goes out to MP, Tracey, and William. May she rest in peace.

I know it has been almost a year since Nancy's passing, however, I just found out about it. Nancy was a mentor to me in retail and in life. I really do miss her. I am sorry for your loss. May her memory be a blessing.

Iwe were so sorry to hear abou your moms passing. I dont have to tell you kevin & I thought she was just the best. All around great. We will never forget your Mom& Dad. Fun fantastic people. jodi $kevin kammerer

Nancy was one of the strongest, kind, funny and generous woman I have ever met. Bless all of her friends and family. The world has lost one of the best.

Nancy was the strongest,honest,generous woman l ever met. What you see is what you get type of person ! Loved life,loved family,and friends forever ! God Speed nancy. You will be missed !

Nancy was a wonderful and loving friend who I will miss all the fun times with. Rest in Peace, Nancy.

Nancy was such a fantastic role model not only for her own kids, but equally for myself, and all of us girls growing up. I will always remember Nancy from Tennaqua, and how she exemplified what a beautiful, athletic, funny, spirited woman was. My Mom and her were great friends and Nancy was often around when I would come home to visit. She was always a loyal and caring friend to my Mom. Love and comfort to her family and friends.

She was a most generous and lovely person....full of energy. I have good memories of skiing in the winter and canoeing in the summer when she hosted some of her friends in Michigan.

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