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Peter Keim Obituary

Keim, Peter J. 46 years old of Richmond, IL passed suddenly on February 19, 2013. He was born April 27, 1966 in Oak Lawn, IL the son of George and Georgene (Batka). Pete earned his Finance Degree from Northern Illinois University, and was currently a real estate investor. Peter loved all motorsports, being a motorcycle, snowmobile, and ATV enthusiast. Survivors include his four children, Christina Keim of Mundelein, IL, Lance Corporal Cody Keim, USMC, Macayla Keim and Sarina Keim both of Spring Grove, IL; his parents, George and Georgene Keim of Spring Grove, IL; four siblings, Matt (Christine) Keim of Menomonee Falls, WI, Karen (Ilde) Torres of Villa Park, IL, Joe (Julie) Keim of Spring Grove, IL, and Jim (Deanne) Keim of Waterford, WI; Peter's former wife, Suzanne Keim of Spring Grove, with whom he continued a close friendship; as well as many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Peter will be fondly remembered by his close friend and companion Jeanine Zeihen of Richmond, IL. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you consider contributing to the education fund for Peter's two youngest daughters which has been arranged at State Bank of the Lakes in Antioch, IL. Funeral Services will be held at 4PM Sunday, February 24, 2013 at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME OF ANTIOCH, 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) Antioch, IL. Visitation will be from 1PM until service time Sunday. INFO 847-395-4000. Interment will be private. Please sign the online guest book at www.strangfh.com

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Published by News Sun from Feb. 22 to Feb. 28, 2013.

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Greg Gugel

March 5, 2013

Jim
My prayers are with you and your family. May Gods hands be on you all.

Bill Blackburn

March 3, 2013

Georgene and George,
We were saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your son. Our sincere sympathies go out to you at this time of great loss.

Tom Woellert

February 27, 2013

Very sorry to here about Peter. Please accept my simpathy.

Lynn

February 25, 2013

Our family was saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. Please accept our condolences. May you draw strength in the knowledge that God is a source of comfort to all the mourning ones. (Isaiah 61:2)

February 25, 2013

This world holds no sadness that God can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that He is providing the strength you need.

C Johnson

Nicole Harp (Adkins)

February 24, 2013

Dear Keim Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Pete. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

February 24, 2013

Dear Keim Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. May warm memories of Peter bring you some comfort. Sending all of our love, Joe, Karen, Joey & Jessica St. Pierre

Ron Kopke

February 23, 2013

George and Georgene , I am very sorry for your loss. It must be very difficult to lose a child , no matter what age. As your family and friends come together it will show the effect your son had on everyone in the community.

February 22, 2013

Peter ,you will be missed you were a great friend.you will always be in my mind and heart. RIP brother your friend always Jim Geier

Lisa Chamernik

February 22, 2013

I pray that the families involved find peace of mind and heart. Wishing you all strength during this difficult time.
Miss Lisa

Dawn Muscavitch

February 22, 2013

Jim
We are so sorry to hear of your brothers passing . There are no words that can ease the pain you are all going through. Just know that he will be sitting on your shoulders keeping watch over all if you. May her rest in peace and forever live in your hearts and memories .

Dawn and Jeff Muscavitch
village of Antioch

Beth and Joe Kleifges

February 22, 2013

it's hard to put into words how sorry we are for this tragic loss

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