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Janet Keenan Obituary

DECATUR - Janet S. Keenan, 66, of Decatur, died Tuesday, February 19, 2008, in St. Mary's Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 23, 2008, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, with visitation 6-8 P.M. Friday, February 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery, Harristown, IL. Memorials may be made to the Niantic United Methodist Church. Mrs. Keenan was born November 6, 1941, in Decatur, the daughter of John H. and Verna E. Peck. She married Bobby K. Keenan in St. Elmo, IL, June 18, 1961. Mrs. Keenan worked for Federal Kemper Insurance in Decatur for over twenty years. She was a member of the Niantic United Methodist Church. She loved to attend her grandchildren's activities and camping at the lake. She loved and enjoyed her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Bob of Decatur; daughter Tanya K. Walker and husband Steve of Springfield; son Bryan K. Keenan and wife Stephanie of Niantic; grandchildren: Tyler K. Walker of Springfield, Alexandra R. Keenan of Niantic, Chase H. Walker of Springfield, Grace A. Walker of Springfield, and Shelby M. Keenan of Niantic; father Hugh S. Peck and wife Lorna of Moweaqua; brothers and sisters: Jack (Bill) Peck and wife Marylyn of Decatur; Mary E. Jordan of Decatur; Shirley A. Price of Decatur; Robert R. Peck and wife Nancy of Decatur; Richard D. Peck and wife Marilyn of Cookeville, TN; James B. Peck and wife Susanne of Decatur; Patricia A. Warnick and husband Richard of Monticello; Thomas A. Peck and wife Janet of Ellisville, MO; John (Herb) Kissel and wife Christine of Decatur; Kathy J. Moore and husband Rob of Decatur; Dana L. Lercher of Cerro Gordo; Dee Anne Rufty and husband Gary of Moweaqua; Jeffrey Peck and wife Cynthia of Moweaqua; Lisa M. Stevens and husband Michael of Mattoon; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Verna E. Peck, mother Kathleen J.Kissel and husband Joseph Kissel, Jr., and brother Vern A. Peck Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/ Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, 2008.

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Deb Sanderfield

March 1, 2008

Bob, Bryan and Tanya,
I was so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I know this is a terrible loss for your family. Dillon and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Deb and Dillon Sanderfield

Joan Johnson

February 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Janet at Kemper we always had great fun together.

Rodger and Mindy Shafer

February 23, 2008

Bryan and Stephanie,
Our prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Roman Harrington

February 22, 2008

Dear Bobby,Tanya and Bryan and families. You have my sincere condolences.

debbi lewis

February 22, 2008

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. I worked with Janet at Kemper for years and thought the world of her.

Larry Love

February 22, 2008

You are in my prayers. I remember sitting with her at many baseball, basketball, and footbgall games. She always had a hug and kiss for me which made each event better. I will miss her.

Adam & Kim Harrington & Family

February 22, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jack & Bettie Scott

February 22, 2008

We are sorry to hear of Janet's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayer's.

chuck&brenda embrey

February 22, 2008

we are so sorry to hear about janet.She was one of the nicest and kindest persons i ever met.May all the memories bring some comfort at this time.Tanya if there is anything you need please give us a call. we love you!

Crystal Watkins

February 22, 2008

Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead.
Dan & Crystal(VonLanken)Watkins

Dick & Estalee Short

February 22, 2008

We are sadden to hear of Jan's passing. She became our friend at Jeff & Cindy's wedding. She was so thoughtful, so friendly, and we are sorry to lose a good friend. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Dick & Estalee Short (Mother of Cindy Peck).

Lu Ann Stringer

February 22, 2008

I worked with Janet for years at Kemper, in fact until her kids grew up we called her Grandma Janet for my kids. Please know my thoughts are with you.

Marinda Beccue

February 22, 2008

I was so sorry to learn that Janet had died. I also worked at Federal Kemper many years and had the pleasure of working with Janet. I know she will be missed.

kelly franklin

February 21, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lisa Johnson

February 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of grief. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Jeff, Lisa, Amanda, & Bo Johnson

jerry cross

February 21, 2008

Bob and family, Very sorry to hear of Janet's passing. I always had a good time visiting with her whenever I saw her about town or at church years ago. She was a nice lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers today. God bless. Sincerely, Jerry and Connie Cross

Thom & Noah Durr

February 21, 2008

Tanya,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelli (Halford) Billingsley

February 21, 2008

I wanted to write and say I was sorry to hear about your loss. I won't be able to attend the visitation, but you are all in my prayers.

Joe Simpkins

February 21, 2008

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.

Damian & Sarah Jones

February 21, 2008

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.

Lisa Johnson

February 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of grief. We will remember you in our thoughts
and prayers. Please let me know if there's anything you need.
Jeff, Lisa, Amanda & Bo Johnson

tim sanderfield

February 21, 2008

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Janet was a wonderful and kind hearted person that will be missed dearly.Bryan I am so sorry I love you all!!!

Marsha Ward

February 21, 2008

I was so saddened to learn that Janet had died. I also worked at Federal Kemper many years & considered Janet as a great friend. She was a wonderful person to work with and she so enjoyed talking about her family and going camping at the lake.
May your family find comfort in knowing that death is not the end but the beginning of eternal life with Jesus Christ.

Patricia Stevens

February 21, 2008

We are sorry to learn of Janet's passing.Our hearts go out to the family.
Jr.& Pat Stevens

Kevin Wolfe

February 21, 2008

May God bless you at this difficult time. Kevin, Sandy, and Micah Wolfe

Lisa Johnson

February 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you and your family in this time of grief. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if you need anything at all.
Jeff, Lisa, Amanda & Bo Johnson

miranda cribbs

February 21, 2008

brian & steph,
I am so sorry to hear the news.Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.She was very special to everyone.
I love you both very much.
The Cribbs Family

T.J. embrey

February 21, 2008

hey..there is so much to say but, i dont know were too start.I know we had alot of good memories,i'm going to miss her so much.
if there is any thing you need you know how to reach me,love you guys....T.J.

Lisa Jay

February 21, 2008

I was saddened to read of Janet's passing. I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Janet at Kemper. She was so much fun to be around. We had lots of good times and I have great memories of her. She made some of the best things for our potlucks. The caramel corn and sausage bread were my favorites and she shared her recipes with me. Janet is always in my thoughts when I fix them. I also remember how important her children were to her. She loved to cook for you and make sure you had all her special treats. I had not seen her in 20 years but the friends I made at Kemper continue to have a special place in my heart. God bless your family during this difficult time.

Jerry & Tahnee Peck

February 21, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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