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Charles Keturoskey Obituary

Charles Keturoskey of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away May 15, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 87.

He was born February 7, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles and Katherine Jankovic Keturoskey. Chuck was a proud U.S. Army veteran. On December 1, 1962, he exchanged vows with Barbara Jagielski in Chicago, Illinois.

Professionally, he served as a devoted letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. Chuck lived in Mountain Home since moving from Chicago, in 1992. He worked for The Baxter Bulletin for a short time after moving to Mountain Home. A devout member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Chuck was very active in sports and was fun, loving, and extremely personable. He couldn't go anywhere without running into someone he knew. Chuck will be fondly remembered for his kindness, dedication to family and service to his country.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Barbara Keturoskey of Mountain Home, Arkansas; daughter Mary (Gary) Frazin of Mountain Home, Arkansas; son Matthew Keturoskey of Mountain Home, Arkansas; and five grandchildren, Christopher Frazin, Lindsey Frazin, Sage Frazin, Kyle Keturoskey and Jacob Andersen.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Michael Keturoskey; two brothers, Gene Keturoskey and Phillip Keturoskey; and sister Carol Cyganek.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time Monday, May 20, 2024, at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service for Chuck will follow at 3 p.m. at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel, with military honors concluding. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at All Saints Cemetery, in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services-Mountain Home, Arkansas. Visit an online obituary and guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baxter Bulletin from May 17 to May 22, 2024.

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Roger and Jan Paul

May 18, 2024

Chuck was a dear friend to Roger and I as well as the best neighbors you could every have! We had many great memories of volleyball, softball, church, neighborhood picnics, and many dinners out. May the love he gave to many bring your family happiness and fond memories.

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Memorial Events
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May

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services Mountain Home

600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home

May

20

Funeral service

3:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services Mountain Home

600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home

May

22

Graveside service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

All Saints Cemetery

700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Kirby & Family Funeral & Cremation Services - Mountain Home

600 Hospital Dr PO Box 346, Mountain Home, AR 72653

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