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Martha Keller Obituary

KELLER Martha M. (Janulaitis/Smith) Keller, 76, of Columbus. November 30, 1930 - April 9, 2007. Preceded in death by parents John and Petronella Janulaitis/Smith, brothers John, Joseph, Frank and George, sisters Ann, Patricia, Helen and Mary and many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William K. Keller; daughter, Dianne Keller-Smith; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Keller and Lynn Price; grandchildren, Adam and Stephanie (Keller) and Matthew and Tricia (Smith); as well as many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, and nieces and nephews. She was fiercely devoted to family including her extended "children" and always cooked to share. She loved flowers and homegrown herbs, music and her backyard birds. She took comfort in her Rosary and pride in her Lithuanian heritage. Family will receive friends Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where a prayer service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007, at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 1582 Ferris Road. Father James T. Smith Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributions may be made to HomeReach HomeCare, c/o Ohio Health Foundation, 180 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2007.

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michael doody

April 21, 2007

diane charlie and family: Your mom certainly raised good citizens and for that she lives on with each laugh and good deed. My prayers are with you.

Dolorene Teper

April 12, 2007

Dearest Dianne, Charlie, Mr Keller and Family -

I have such fond memories of Mrs Keller! When my parents and I came to visist you oh so many years ago, her generous and loving nature just filled up whatever room she was in! My mom, dad, and I felt immediately blanketed by her warmth, generosity and charm, not to mention her sense of humor and that twinkle in her eye! I felt like I had known her forever! I know you are grieving the loss of this amazing woman right now, and I wish there was some way to take this pain away. The best I can do is offer you my love, my prayers, my family's prayers and the hope that in time, your pain will ease and your fondest memories of her will remain vivd and bring you peace.

Love,
Dolorene, Ian and Mike

Rose Hume

April 11, 2007

Dianne and family,
It's true -- family is a reflection of the elders and teachers, whom we know as our parents and grandparents. You are blessed to have learned how to love from a very giving woman. I hope that love is your rock during this difficult time.

RICHARD TODD

April 11, 2007

SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.

Rita Graves

April 11, 2007

Pa, Dianne, Charlie, Lynn, Adam, Stephanie, Matthew and Tricia,
We were taught by the best, and we all know what we're supposed to do now. Ma gave us all the right and loving instructions. If we really try, & help the others through the rough days, we can do this. Her love will never leave us!!! I love you all. Rita Beth

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