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Helen Keller Obituary
February 13, 2026
Wichita, Kansas - Helen Marie Keller, 90, retired elementary teacher, died Friday, February 13, 2026. Memorial Service will be at 10:30 am, Friday, February 20, 2026, at First United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Ervin T. and Alice M. Hendrickson; and husband, Rev. Ray Keller. Survived by her daughters, Katherine M. Keith of Wichita, KS, Karen (Rollin) Karg of Kechi, KS, Kim (Richard) Posch of Mount Hope, KS; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. A memorial has been established with: Wichita State University Foundation, Helen & Ray Keller Early Childhood Education Scholarship, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260-0002. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com
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Shawnnah and Scott Grady
February 17, 2026
Sorry for your loss Karen. Difficult to lose your Mother, may she rest in peace.
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