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Breanna Marie Keenley
1998 - 2020
Breanna Marie Keenley
1998 - 2020
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BORN
1998
DIED
2020
Breanna Keenley Obituary
Breanna Marie Keenley, age 22, of Des Plaines, Illinois passed away September 8, 2020. Beloved daughter of Richard and Kelli (nee Rowan). Loving sister of Kasey and Morgan Keenley. Dear granddaughter of Anna and the late Patrick Rowan, Robert and Mickey Keenley. Fond niece of Timothy Keenley, James (Marybeth) Keenley, Mary Keenley, and Scott (Michelle) Rowan. Loving cousin. Breanna graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While in college, she was a part of the Alpha Epsilon Phi and Alpha Phi Omega Sororities, and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity. Funeral Mass will be held, with limited capacity and social distancing measures in place, Monday, September 14 at 11:00 AM at St. Emily’s Church, 1400 E Central Rd, Mt Prospect, Illinois. Interment to follow in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information call 847-699-9003.
September 27, 2020
To our dear neighbors,
Sending you strength to get through this time. You have our sincerest condolences.
-The Shallcross family
JoAnne & Jack Lee
September 17, 2020
Dear Kelli,Dick,Kasey & Morgan , sending you all our love we are so very sorry for your loss of beautiful Breanna. What an exceptional person she was. Love JoAnne & Jack
Billy Sharp
September 17, 2020
Dick and Kelli, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Murillo Soranso
September 17, 2020
To the Keenley family, the First-Year Experience program at the Univeristy of Illinois and College of LAS offers our deepest condolences for your loss. Bre was an amazing student, leader and peer mentor. She will be truly missed by her teachers, classmates and students.
Rita, Jessica & Zac Ciupka
September 16, 2020
Kelli, Dick, Kasey, Morgan & Family, My sincere deep condolence to all of you. Bre was truly a gem and always a pleasure to be around. I will always remember Bre for her smile, kindness and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sorrowful time.
Cindy Smith
September 15, 2020
Dick, I am heart broken hearing of the loss of your daughter. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
John Darby
September 15, 2020
Dear Dick, Kelli and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through these trials with His wisdom, strength and grace.
Chris & Andy Brandt
September 14, 2020
Prayers...
Hugs...
Katelyn Reyes
September 14, 2020
Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to the Keenley family. I hope that you find comfort and strength through this very difficult time. May Breanna rest in peace
September 14, 2020
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and to all the family and friends of Breanna. We were fortunate to have made her acquaintance and to have known this lovely young woman if only for too brief a time. Sharon Churak. Personnel Coordinator Jewel
Brendan Sugrue
September 14, 2020
Dear Dick and the Keenley family,
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Adrian Murtagh
September 14, 2020
My deepest condolences to Dick and family, very sad to hear about your daughter, regards Adrian
Joe Hanlon
September 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are thinking of and praying for you.
Tomás Gilmartin
September 14, 2020
Dick and Family, my deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time of sorrow.
April Branick
September 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this challenging time.
Jim Wines
September 14, 2020
My prayers are with you and your family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
RAKESH DALWANI
September 14, 2020
Dear Dick, Kelli and family
My heart goes out for you all. Please accept my condolences. My family joins me in praying for Breanna and that she rests in peace. We are with you and I hope you find comfort in these difficult times.
Kimberly Kushlakus
September 14, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter.
Jill Swanson
September 14, 2020
Kelli and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you so much love!
Brendan Sugrue
September 14, 2020
Dick, Kelli, and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope you find solace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all who loved Breanna.
Our deepest sympathies,
Your Global Operations family
Mary Zajakala
September 14, 2020
We are truly saddened to learn about the passing of Breanna, such a beautiful and kind soul. She will forever be remembered for her spirit, kindness, and humor. May God hold you close and help you heal from this terrible loss.
Glenn Wilke
September 14, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 13, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Keenley family. May you find comfort and strength through prayers .
Much love,
From the Grinen Family
(Manny/Rostine /Crystle /Sarah
Kori Battye
September 13, 2020
Kelli & Family - My deepest condolences on your immeasurable loss.
Charlene Nuti
September 13, 2020
Kelli, My heart goes out to you and your family. My sincerest condolences On this great loss. Charlene Nuti
Christina Baldassarra
September 13, 2020
My deepest heartfelt love to all of the Keenley family in such a heartbreaking loss. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure. Please know your in my family’s prayers and our love and support are with you.
Christina Baldassarra
Wilvin and Antonette Valera
September 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences Dick, Kelli and family. Your are in our prayers.
Pamela Klecki
September 13, 2020
Breanna was a good soul, a wonderful friend in Vienna, always here when I needed her, she helped me not to loose my faith in difficult times. A ray of sunshine! Condolences to her family! Rest in peace my beloved friend.
Christine Dalmaso
September 12, 2020
We’re so sorry for your loss, Kelli and Dick! Please know that we’re praying for you!
Karen and David Horwitz
September 12, 2020
Bre, you were such a kind, smart and funny girl. You accomplished so many wonderful things and touched so many with you warm heart! Your smile, funny stories and sweet disposition was always welcome in our home and we will miss you. We know Samantha loved you and she hurts so much at the thought of not being able to share all of life’s adventures with you anymore. We grieve for your beautiful family and can’t imagine the hurt that they feel, but hope that all of the wonderful stories about you from friends and family can ease the pain in time. May you Rest In Peace sweet, sweet Bre.
AEPhi '20s
September 12, 2020
May Bre be remembered by her member class. The Eternal Friendship flowers are from all of her fellow sorority sisters of Alpha Epsilon Phi '20s. Condolences to her family, and may she Rest in Peace.
Kim Hansford
September 12, 2020
Dick, Kelli, and family,
We are heart broken for your loss of Breanna. May you find comfort now and always through God's love and your friends.
With our deepest sympathy,
Kim Hansford and Tom Kozelsky
Crothers Family
September 12, 2020
Deepest condolences for the loss of an angel!
Karen Rosenkranz
September 12, 2020
My sincere sympathy and prayers to your family. I know that God will provide all the strength you need as your family lives through this tragic event. Be assured of my prayers in some small way as a measure of support.
Mary Ip
September 12, 2020
House of Szechwan would like to say that we are so sad to hear about Breanna and we were glad to know her for the time she work for us. Our prayers goes out to the families. Stay strong and safe. Danny and Mary Ip
Patti & Mike Bennett
September 12, 2020
Kelli and Family, we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Breanna. We can not imagine the pain and sadness you all must be feeling. We will be sending prayers up in hopes that they will be answered and the power of Gods love will give you some comfort in this unimaginable time of sorrow. Your family will be in our prayers, and may God hold Bre in his loving embrace.
Maryjo Coleman
September 11, 2020
Breanna was so intelligent and such an amazing human being. She was always so nice and positive. Everyone is going to miss her! She’s a ray of sunshine.
Hillary Levey
September 11, 2020
Bre was a ray of sunshine. I knew I could always count on her when I needed a friend. I feel so lucky to have gotten to know her and to call her my aephi sister. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. She is missed.
Laura Chihoski
September 11, 2020
My heart is broken. I have no words. Bre will always and forever be my little
Breanna. Half birthday pal, Vera Bradley Shopper and my little me. Love you forever Breanna your place in my heart will always stay.
Joel and Elaine Olitan
September 11, 2020
Dear Dick, Kelli and family,
We are so heartbroken to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Samantha Contreras
September 11, 2020
Breanna was always so kind and fun loving. I will always remember being on the speech team with her. May she Rest In Peace.
Christopher Healy
September 11, 2020
Bre was so positive and kind with everything she did. She was a leader and an advocate for all.
Fearless, dedicated and driven, Bre was always someone who spoke up and did the right thing. It was an honor and privilege to know her and work by her side.
I'll miss her laugh and amazing stories. We all will miss her radiance and spirit. We love you Bre.
Prayers for your whole family and younger siblings. Our hearts are with you all.
Bre, you will be sorely missed.
Chris & Bob Stukel
September 11, 2020
Our deepest condolences to your family during this unimaginable time of loss.
Dave and Tammy Natof
September 11, 2020
We feel so blessed to have met Breanna when she was dating our son, Tyler at UIUC. We will always remember her cheerful personality and zest for life. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Podgorski
September 11, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.Breanna was truly a bright light and will continue to help lead others as she did.
Sandy Podborny
September 11, 2020
Breanna's life shown bright in this world and will be forever missed. Always smiling, helping, caring. My heart breaks for her absence. Holding you up to our Savior that your family find comfort, healing, peace and love.
Sandy
Dawn Solideo
September 11, 2020
Kelly and family
My heart is broken for your loss.
I was looking at day care pictures last night of breanna’s smiling face.
My deepest sympathy
Sending many hugs your way from Nicholas and I ❤
Samantha Horwitz
September 11, 2020
You will be so deeply missed Baby Bre, I’m so happy I got to be in your life for 4 years We just celebrated out friendersary a week of two ago. I’m so happy I have endless memories with you.
Alexa Mittenthal
September 11, 2020
Bre was an amazing friend and the sweetest soul. She was one of my first friends in the sorority and I will be forever grateful for that. May she Rest In Peace
Ed and Erni Maier
September 11, 2020
What a beautiful young lady and a terrible loss for her family and friends. We are deeply sorry for the loss and want you to know you are all in our prayers. We are only a few doors away and please let us know if we can do anything at all. Breanna died on the Blessed Virgin’s birthday...we are sure she is being taken care of by Her!
Erni will be at the funeral Mass....Ed and Erni
Licia Aspromonte
September 11, 2020
My sweet, sweet little Breanna. You were a lovely young woman! My heart goes out to her family and friends and all who's lives she touched. This is such a tremendous loss.
The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home
September 11, 2020
Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.
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