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Katie Springer-Keffer Obituary

Springer-Keffer Katie Springer-Keffer, age 26, died January 23, 2014 at Grant Hospital. She was born March 2, 1987 in Columbus to Robert Keffer and Juanita Springer-Sexton (Mike Sexton). Katie attended Briggs High School and was a member of St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church. She was a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Tai Kwan Do and an avid swimmer on her swim team and later became a life guard. Katie was a free spirit who was very much loved and will be missed. She is preceded in death by brother Gary Ratcliff, grandparents Edward and Lucy Keffer, grandparents Minnie Ervin and James Yates, cousins Casey Newton and Kristina Ervin. In addition to her parents she is survived by daughter, Krisha Ferrell; siblings, Robin (Bud) Simmons, Shawn Keffer, Robert Springer, Fred (Angie) Ratcliff Jr., Kellis Morris and Mary Springer; uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Family will receive friends Monday, January 27, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St. where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10 a.m. Entombment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2014.

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Carrie Colburn

November 1, 2014

Thinking about you!! Miss you

carrie colburn

March 2, 2014

Happy birthday katie!! Love & miss you!

robin simmons

February 2, 2014

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

CARRIE COLBURN

January 30, 2014

Katie you were such a beautiful person inside & out you were always smiling & laughing you could light up a room. We have alot of great memories together that i will cherish & never forget. You are truley missed. Gone but never forgotten! My prayers go out to you & your family. I know youll Watch over us all :) love u

sam eldridge

January 29, 2014

Prayers for the family,truly sorry for your loss,may god comfort you and recieve her with open arms,sam eldridge

melissa myers

January 27, 2014

Luv u cuz.

Mary Ann Ward

January 26, 2014

Dear Springer-Keffer Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken and you are trying to endure the unendurable. Compassionate Friends is a grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. We meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. If and when you are ready, please call us at (614)882-8986; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.

ted betsey

January 26, 2014

God called home one of his Angels, so she didn't hav to suffer anymore, RIP Katie!!!!

Esther Kulp

January 26, 2014

Fly high you beautiful angel you will be forever missed.

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger - Hilltop

3030 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204

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28

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger - Hilltop

3030 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204

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3030 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43204

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