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BEVERLEY KEENA Obituary

Beverley Keena of Des Plaines Beverley Keena (nee Sjoquist), 82, passed away on May 21, 2012. She was the loving mother of the late James and the late Candice (Robert) Saxton; cherished grandmother of Dawna, Tracy and Christine; proud great-grandmother of many; and dear sister of Eldean Wilch, Carmen Rude, Swen (Carol) and Billy Jack ( Berni). Beverley is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by one great-grandchild. Visitation is Friday, May 25, 3 until 8 p.m. at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Willow Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Vernon Hills, Ill. For information, please call 847-699-9003.

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Published by Daily Herald on May 24, 2012.

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Brian Keena

May 25, 2012

In Loving Memory Of Beverley Keena

Brian Keena

May 25, 2012

You will be missed Aunt Beverley. I loved your sense of humor, and how you always livened up our family get togethers. I'm also glad that I was able to see you again for breakfast and catch up on old times. You're in God's hands now. Rest in Peace.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

May 24, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

Robert Saxton

May 24, 2012

I will miss you Beverley, (Mom Keena). I will miss your laughter, your funny stories about your youth, your generosity and your love of family. You are now with Candy, your daughter,and Darielle, your great granddaughter. They are there to embrace you into God's heaven. And may God Bless You.

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