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Pearl Keys Obituary
Pearl Carrie Keys, 92, of O'Fallon, Ill., born June 13, 1918, in O'Fallon, Ill., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, in O'Fallon Ill.
Pearl was an employee of 1st National Bank for over 20 years. She was a member of the O'Fallon United Church of Christ, Women's Guild, 50+ Club and the Ladies of the Moose.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry M. Keys whom she married on Oct. 14, 1939, at O'Fallon United Church of Christ and who died Oct. 25, 2001; her parents, John and Ida, nee Schmidt, Hartman; a sister, Della Dressel; and a granddaughter, Carrie Margaret Hamlin.
Surviving are her three daughters, Carol (Lonnie) Karius of Highland, Ill., Bets (Bob) Hamlin of Shiloh, Ill., and Barbara "Babs" (Art) Louv of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Lisa (Russ) Perfetti of Highland, Ill., Michelle (Mark) Schnepel of Waterloo, Ill., Stephanie (John) Merkle of Bloomington, Ill., Amy (Jason) Wagenknecht of Kirkwood, Mo., Kristin (Jeff) Clarke of Orlando, Fla., Cortney Cavevari of Baton Rouge, La., Brittnay Biliotti and husband Steven Tate of Burbank, Calif.; 16 great-grandchildren, Alec Perfetti, Blake Perfetti, Martin O'Donnell, Brandon O'Donnell, Jack Schnepel, Wil Schnepel, Garrett Merkle, Clay Merkle, Carrie, Chloe and Chase Wagenknecht, Cameron Rohme, Alexandria Clarke, Barrett Sauter, Avery Canevari, and Nicholas Canevari; and three great nieces.
Memorials, in honor of Pearl, may be made to O'Fallon United Church of Christ or donor's choice. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.schildknechtfh.com.
A million times we've needed you. A million times we've cried.
If love alone could save you, You never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a special place no one else will ever fill.
It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn't go alone
Part of us went with you, The day God took you home.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, and 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services, O'Fallon, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at O'Fallon United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Martha Thierheimer officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
SCHILDKNECHT FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, O'Fallon, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pearl Keys
December 27, 2010
To Carol, Bets, and Babs, My heart greaves for you girls in the loss of your Mom.We all grew up together. She will be in my Prayers!God Bless You and Your Familys John and Kathy Heizer Barrett
September 23, 2010
Dear Carol,
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your dear mother. I remember her fondly from so long ago.
Donna Trammell Mathis and family
Sharon Sea Hamilton
September 20, 2010
What a gift to know, and be friends with Pearl and Harry. I am so glad they are back together, but I sure miss them here. Girls, be comforted in that knowledge.
September 18, 2010
My thoughts are with you girls.
Paula Yaeger Adams Amigdalos
Nila Grogan
September 18, 2010
Bets and Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was one of the first people that I met when I moved to O'Fallon. She opened my bank accounts for me! She was a very special lady. May God comfort you and your families at this difficult time.
Nila
September 17, 2010
Dear Carol, Bets & Babs.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. You are in both our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Jeff's parents
John & Louise Clarke
Gordon Curd
September 17, 2010
Dear Bets and Babs and Carol,
So sorry to read of the passing of your dear Mother. You were truly blessed to have such wonderful parents, who I remember so well. I have never forgotten how I was always welcomed with such kindness by the Keys family whenever I visited. Those fond memories will always be with me. I pray for God to comfort you and your loving family during this time of grievous loss.
Your old friend,
Gordon
September 17, 2010
Carol, Bets & Babs,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy. She was a very nice lady.
Bob & Bev Hughes
Mike & Cindy (Monken) Drury
September 17, 2010
Mike & I are so sorry for your loss. Your parents were such great friends,so gracious and full of laughter. Our prayers are with you and know that Pearl will be greatly missed!
Gayle Simons
September 17, 2010
Dear Betts,Babs&Carol and extended family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.Pearl and I had a chance to spend time together the last year of her life here. And I am so thankful.Being with her was like still being able to be with my mom. And losing her is like losing part of Mom again.You have my deepest sympathy.I will miss her very much.
Sorry I won't be there for the funeral.I don't get home till the 27th. Much love and sympathy, Gayle Simons (Diekroetger)
Andrea Hageman-Koehler
September 17, 2010
To the entire family, I am so sorry for your loss. Pearl was a wonderful, kind woman. Many prayers to you all.
Betty Stevens
September 17, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Pearl's passing. We remember your Mom and your Dad from years ago when they lived next door to us on Second Street with her Aunt Carrie and Uncle Tony. May all the good memories of Pearl help you through this difficult time.
Betty Stevens & Marilyn Fleener (daughters of Mose & Lois Eckert)
Ann Merckel
September 17, 2010
Dear Carol, Bets and Babs, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your mom was a lovely lady that we will never forget.
God Bless You,
Ann and Kurt Merckel
Bob Goddard
September 17, 2010
God gave Pearl the gift of grace. Thanks be to God for the gift of Pearl Keys.
September 17, 2010
Dearest Bets
So sorry to read of your Mother's passing online. We send our deepest sympathy. Katie and Dave
Phyllis Schleicher
September 16, 2010
Miss Pearl was a wonderful woman. They sure don't make them like that anymore. Always impecably dressed and that beautiful smile of hers will be missed on Marilyn Drive. She and Harry are Together Again
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