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Lorraine Keller Obituary
Lorraine M. Keller, 93, of Collinsville, born Oct. 14, 1923 in Collinsville, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Years ago, she worked as a seamstress at Martha Manning.
Lorraine was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Caseyville for many years. She belonged to several organizations, including the Business and Professional Women, Collinsville Historic Museum, Alter & Rosary Society, Booster Club, St. Stephens Bingo Committee and Senior Pinochle Club. She loved cats and enjoyed all of the cat collectibles she accumulated. Lorraine will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Marie, nee Strieff, Senn; her husband, Lester Keller, whom she married June 20, 1951, and who preceded her in death April 14, 1966; and one sister, Louise Nepute.
Surviving are her children, Dennis (Shelly) Keller of Collinsville, Ill., Dr. Darrel (Debi) Keller of Nashville, Ill., Dr. Dawn (John) Krimminger of Collinsville., and Dean (Penny) Keller of Glen Carbon; eight grandchildren and four great-grandsons.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Collinsville Senior Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.herrfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017 at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville. Fr. John Beveridge will officiate. Interment will be held at St. John Cemetery in Collinsville.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Herr Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Collinsville501 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234
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