Barbara Keller Obituary
Barbara Ann Keller, 87, of Argyle passed away December 6, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 26, 1938 in Tyre to Henry and Julia (Pionk) Gornowicz. She married Carl George Keller, Sr. on August 27, 1955 in Argyle. They enjoyed sixty-eight years together. Carl died December 24, 2023
Barb worked on the family dairy and crop farm. She was also employed at General Cable in Cass City for thirty-three years and had the responsibility of being a shift supervisor for many years. Together, Barb and Carl often went to Florida for the winter months. They traveled the world in their spare time and were able to see thirty-two countries and five continents.
Barb is survived by her children: David (Judy) Keller, Denise Leszczynski, Roxanne (Ivan) Stine, Cheryl (Mark) Holdwick, Carl Keller, Jr., Gregory (Kim) Keller, Brian (Donna) Keller; grandchildren: Melissa, Adrainne, Lesley, Bradley, Brice, Brent, Brandon, Hannah, Leah, Conrad, Mark Jr., Austin, Jamie, Nathan, Gregory Jr., Kylie, Tabitha, Preston, Eaton; twenty five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Carl; son Paul Keller; son-in-law, Leon Leszczynski.
Funeral mass held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2025 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Argyle with Fr. Aruna Kumar officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Frieberg at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family to be used at their discretion. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Meadow Lane, Health Care at Home and Compassus Hospice for their kind and compassionate care.
Visitation: 3 to 8 pm Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City
10 am to 11 am Thursday, December 11, 2026 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Argyle
Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City
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6850 Main Street, Cass City, MI 48726
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