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April McKeown Obituary
April R. McKeown, 46, Goshen, passed away Feb. 2, 2024, peacefully at her home, after her courageous battle with cancer.
She was born Jan. 11, 1978, in Goshen, to Randy Riley and Debra (Ramey) Kevern. She married Michael "Chad" McKeown on June 4, 2005.
She is survived by her husband, Chad; two sons, Ethan McKeown and Eli McKeown; mother, Debra (Mike) Kevern, Ocala, Florida; sister, Angela Riley, Cicero, Indiana; and stepbrother, Billy Schnetzler, Three Rivers, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her father, Randy Riley.
April graduated from Northridge High School and got her bachelor's degree from IUSB in Special Education. She was a Concord High School special education teacher since 2002, who used her gifts to impact the lives of many students. She loved building confidence in people, especially those she taught. April will be remembered as a joyous person that was selfless, always wanting to help others.
She was a member of First Brethren Church, New Paris. There, she served as a Youth Group Leader and was involved in the Cancer Support Group. April wanted everyone to know she "did her best to follow Christ, love all and forgive."
Friends and family are invited to a viewing from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, and one hour prior to a 10 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Feb. 10, all at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526. Pastor Jeff Estep and Pastor Jim Riley will officiate. A burial will follow at West Goshen Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the First Brethren Church, P.O. Box 117, New Paris, IN 46553, to help the cancer support group in their outreach.
Online condolences can be submitted through Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home's website, rrefh.com.
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Antonio Mikell
June 15, 2024
she was a good teacher at Concord High School u will be miss and she always made me laugh and taught me something new everyday... love u rest n peace
- Antonio Mikell
Justyce Isabell
March 8, 2024
My name is Justyce Isabell! I was one her students she taught at Concord High! 2012-2016
I just recently found out about her passing and I cannot believe it!
I loved Mrs. McKeown so much as one of THE best teachers I´ve ever had! One day in school, I remembered that I accidentally called her mom during class. That was how comfortable she made me feel. I always knew I could talk to her about anything.
When I graduated in 2016, I not only thanked the other wonderful special Ed teachers, but her mostly! Before I walked on stage to receive my diploma, I remember her whispering, "congratulations Justyce." We took pictures and shared hugs!
I so desperately wish I could have given her one and tell her how far I´ve come in my life. But I feel as if she already knew!!
I will miss you forever and will always be thinking of you!!
Love, Justyce
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