Stephanie Marie Keltner Hill
1972 - 2017
Stephanie Marie Keltner Hill
1972 - 2017
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Stephanie Keltner Hill Obituary
Stephanie Marie Keltner Hill, 45, of Murphysboro, formerly of DuQuoin and Chatham, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. She was born July 1, 1972 in Springfield, IL, to Monte and Linda Roate Keltner. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Janet Keltner, Harold and Madelyn Roate, and Gerald and Pauline Monagin.
Stephanie was a 1990 graduate of Glenwood High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University. She was a cardiac rehab specialist at St. Joseph’s Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro and very active in the “Mended Little Hearts” support group in Southern Illinois.
She will be greatly missed by her children, Matthew and Benjamin Hill of Du Quoin; parents, Monte and Geri Keltner of Chatham and Linda and Greg Abney of Indianapolis, Indiana; sisters Erin (Josh) Stern of Pleasant Plains and Lyndsey (Christopher) Jacobs of Chatham; brother, Brad (K.C.) Lingafelter of Haviland, KS; grandfather, Robert Keltner of Chatham; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Chatham, before all services.
Her family will greet friends from 9am until the time of the memorial service at 11am, Saturday, January 6, at Chatham Baptist Church, 1500 East Walnut Street, Chatham, IL, 62629, with Pastor Milton Bost officiating. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the Hill Education Fund for her children c/o Marine Bank, 470 North Main Plaza, Chatham, IL, 62629.
Darline Cochran
January 17, 2018
Stephanie brought so much compassion and joy to her patients. I am one of the patients she touch my heart and I am grateful. I am sending prayers to her sons,parents and family.
Jackie Schmellmyer
January 8, 2018
To Stephanie's beloved boys and family I wish to express what a fun, funny, caring, thoughtful and loving person she was. I especially enjoyed the days she was at Rehab.
We shared a lot of talks about our Cardinals.
God's blessings and peace unto you.
Cheryl Long
January 6, 2018
Erin and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during this terrible time.
Betsy romanowski
January 6, 2018
I am so sorry to hear the terrible news of Stephanies passing. She was always there at cardiac rehab with a great conversation. My prayers to her sons and family.
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Jerry Young
January 5, 2018
We are sending prayers to all the family.
So very sorry for your loss
Hilah Williams
January 5, 2018
Monte & Geri,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Linda Gessaman
January 4, 2018
So sorry for your great loss.
Billie Livingston Lenchner
January 3, 2018
Monte and Geri, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephanie. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and her boys.
Jon Landt
January 3, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with Stephanie's family especially her sons. I was heartbroken to hear of her passing. She was always so kind to me. All her patients will miss her greatly.
Denise Hill
January 3, 2018
Rest in Peace my Dear Stephanie, You were a ray of sunshine and so upbeat. I have to say you taught me all I knew about the Emergency Room and were a great roll model. I know we shared the same last name and that gave us a few laughs. I want to say to your family and friends I am so very sorry for your loss. I know your two sons will always miss you but should know what a wonderful person you were and how many lives you have blessed. Rest in Peace my Dear friend.
Rusty and Debbie Howard
January 2, 2018
Thoughts and prayers for all the Keltner family. So sorry!!
Jan Dodson
January 2, 2018
Monte, Gerri , Bobby and the whole family....our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this difficult time. I'll always Remember how sweet she was and her humerus outlook on life she inherited from you Monte.....we love you all. Jim and Jan Dodson
Jimmie O'Neil
January 2, 2018
To a beautiful person whom I have known for over 30+ years. Reached out to me after my brother passed away in 2016. Lived on the same street with her and her cousin. She will be greatly missed. RIP. Heaven has gained another Angel right along next to my brother....
Dick & Mary Lou Estill
January 2, 2018
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Dick and Mary Lou Estill
Warren Scott Pond
January 2, 2018
My deepest condolences to Ben, Matt and her family!!! My life was brighter for having you in it. You were smart, fun, beautiful and the best!!! I will miss you and love you.
Kim Keltner
January 1, 2018
Stephanie was the dearest to my heart of all the family. I will always remember her as loving and kind . Oh how she loved her boys. Loved being a mom. Dearly loved and dearly missed. She will always hold a special place in my heart. My love ,prayers and sorrow go out to the family .
Kim Keltner Alton, Illinois
Debbie Sprague
January 1, 2018
May fond memories of Stephanie bring you comfort during this hard time in your lives. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mike & Lori Roate
January 1, 2018
Our condolences to all of Stephanie's family and friends affected by this devastating loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Gina M
January 1, 2018
Rest in peace :(
Lena Morsch
January 1, 2018
Stephanie: Blonde, beautiful, sweet, silly, Heavy Metal loving, Stevie cat costume designer and photographer, biggest cheerleader and fan of her beautiful boys, always in motion, always making us laugh, always showing kindness, always proud of her friends and family, and always a blessing to those who met her. A beautiful heart is always tender and it's easy to break. I am so sad to learn of Stephanie's passing. My deepest condolences to her family, her two boys and her close friends! You are in my thoughts, prayers and in my heart. I'm so very sorry!
Jennifer Lahr
December 31, 2017
Monte, Geri and families I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dan and Emma Roate
December 31, 2017
May you find strength to guide you in your loss.
Carole S. Hunter-Aubrey
December 31, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Carole S. Hunter-Aubrey
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