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Cyrus Keech Obituary
Greenfield - Cyrus "Cy" Keech, 88, of Greenfield, passed away 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Villas of Holly Brook in Morton. He was born on August 14, 1936 in Springfield, a son of John and Aleda Mae (Wells) Keech. He married Karen Hoff in 1963, she preceded him in death on November 9, 2021.
Also, preceding Cyrus in death were his parents, sisters, Aleda Mary Posladek, and Virginia Stewart.
Surviving is his son, Matthew Keech of Morton; grandson, Cooper Keech, and sister, JoAnn Bailey of Austin, Texas. Cy worked and retired as a Farmer, and he served his country in the United States Army.
Per Cyrus wishes, cremation rites will be accorded through Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Private burial of ashes will take place in White Chapel Memory Gardens at a later date. Memorials can be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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