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Shirley Cygan-Keck Obituary
Shirley Cygan-Keck, nee Blackburn, 85, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born Feb. 21, 1923, in East St. Louis, Ill., died Monday, April 21, 2008, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church. She was a former president of Kappa TAU Chapter of Lambda Sigma Alpha, and a former board member of the River Bluff Girl Scout Council.
Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, Edward F. Cygan; her parents, Eugene F. and Anna Augusta, nee Donahue, Blackburn; her children, Edward and Nancy Ann Cygan; a sister, Anna Louise Blaise; in-laws, Dalbert and Sophia, nee Cygan, Williams; Aubrey Pope, Art and Caroline, nee Cygan, Wilson, Frances Cygan, Joe and Katie Cygan, and Stanley and Ann Cygan; brothers and sisters-in-law, Hamilton Keck, Virgil Keck, Althea Wilberfalbe, Harold and Melba Keck, Fred Keck, and Clyde Morris.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Norman Keck; children, Dennis (Lynn) Cygan of Marine, Ill., Richard "Dickie" (Audrey) Cygan of Fairview Heights, Ill., Mary Lou (Raymond) "Andy" Anderson of Swansea, Ill., and Cindy (Mark) Howenstein-Voegtle of Fairview Heights, Ill.; grandchildren, D.J. (Michele) Cygan, Brett (Robyn) Cygan, Jill (Derek) Horn, Stephen (Michelle Romeo) Cygan, Tricia (Mike) Viviano, Kenny McCoy, Kolleen (Brian) Maurer, Kellie (Kurt Tegmeier) McCoy, Kayce Anderson, and Chloe Howenstein; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sara, Cole, Alex, Sydney, Gage, Mackenzi, Noah, Jaeden, Isabella, Brian, Meagan, Nick, Wesley, and Amber; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack (Shirley) Cygan, Emily Pope, Elmer (Dorothy) Blaise, Gloria Keck, Rita Keck, and Ardella Morris; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friend Joe Green.
Memorials may be made to the Belleville Humane Society, Holy Trinity Church, Fairview Heights, Ill., or donor's choice.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill. A vigil wake services at 4 p.m. by Rev. Father Ray Schultz at the funeral home.
Funeral: Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Holy Trinity Church, Fairview Heights, Ill., with Father Ray Schulz officiating. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.
LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.
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Derek & Shawn Ditzler
April 25, 2008
What an amazing woman, always so kind and generous, a picture perfect "Grandma" to someone whose grandma left so few years ago. Thoughts of you are in our hearts daily.
Love, Derek, Shawn and Sydney(squid)
Irene and Marilyn Vornbaum
April 25, 2008
We will always remember Shirley as a warm and friendly person. May your memories of her sustain you, and may God be with you during ths time of loss.
Vicky Jackson
April 25, 2008
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. Your in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Danny & Valerie Delaney
April 25, 2008
Remember your MOTHER for she is the wind that gently blows across your cheeks, the beautiful aroma you smell everhwhere you go, the warmth in your soul.
May God Bless your and hold you softly in His arms through this difficulte time. Trust in Him for he trust in you.
Scott and Debi(Williams) Miller
April 25, 2008
We are sorry for your loss. I know how hard this time is. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
April 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Shirley was a beautiful, caring woman who will be missed. Wish we could be with you Cindy, Chloe and Mark but know that you are in our hearts.
Love, Lori, Greg, Maeghen, & Kaylie
The Roberts Family
April 24, 2008
May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. We send to you our deepest sympathy.
The Roberts Family
Kenny, Susan, Cindy, Bryan, Gary and Curtis
Don and Terry Barbour
April 24, 2008
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with our family. Our prayers are with all of you.
Erica Oliver
April 24, 2008
I am sorry for your loss - take care of each other during this tough time.
Mary Ann Lanza
April 24, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe and Mary Ann (Blaise) Lanza
Chip & Kathy Gray
April 24, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy. Our prayers will be with your family.
Katrina Jacobson
April 24, 2008
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love Katrina Jacobson & Keith Eugea
Carrie and Marcus Bryant
April 24, 2008
I pray you receive comfort and peace in this time of grief. My sympathy to your entire family on the loss of such a vibrant, caring person.
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