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Brenda Marie "Keck" McDowell
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Brenda Marie Keck was born December 1, 1964 in Mt. Pleasant, IA. She was the daughter of Larry Lester and Sharon Kay (Steward) Keck. She attended school in Morning Sun, IA. On August 21, 1982 in Mt. Pleasant, Brenda was united in marriage to Emmett Milton McDowell.
Brenda was a longtime homemaker. She had previously worked for Wal-Mart and in the Housekeeping Dept. of the Iris Motel and AmericInn in Mt. Pleasant. Her grandchildren were her greatest joy and loved to spend time with them.
Those thankful for sharing in Brenda's Life include her husband of over 40 years, Emmett of Salem; 3 children – Tina McDowell of Mt. Pleasant, Justin McDowell and his fiancée Tori Moore of Kahoka, MO and Colton Keck and his wife Amanda of Mt. Pleasant; a sister – Shelby Kinney and her husband Paul of Mt. Pleasant, and 14 grandchildren.
Her parents - Larry Keck and Sharon Keck Vaughn, two sisters – Debra Volner and Kim Morris and a brother, Monte Keck, precede Brenda in death.
No services will be held per Brenda's request. Cremation rites have been entrusted to the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant.
Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.kimzeyfh.com
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