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Renee Kehres Obituary
Renee (Fortney) Kehres, 62, passed away Sunday April 19th, 2020. She had been battling the coronavirus for several weeks.
Renee was born in Ashland, Ohio on November 9th, 1957. She was a 1976 graduate of Ashland High School, and went on to receive her bachelor's degree in Social Work from Ashland University, and her Master's Degree from THE Ohio State University.
She worked several years in Columbus, Ohio with the Head Start program. She also worked for the state of Texas inspecting nursing homes while living in Houston for 13 years.
Renee is survived by her husband Ric who she married on November 17, 1990; her son, Carson; her sister, Stephanie (Fortney) Schaefer; an aunt, Theresa (Johnson), along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Angie Fortney; her mother-in-law, Connie Kehres and her brother-in law, Owen Schaefer.
Renee was a very kind and caring person. She loved her pets. She enjoyed making arts, crafts and jewelry, which she sold at art shows in the Louisville area for several years. She was an avid gardener and was ALWAYS up for shopping of any kind.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home and Crematory will be handling the arrangements with a service to be held at a later date in Ashland, Ohio. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Renee's name.
Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting the funeral home's website at www.denbowfh.com
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Kathy Murphy
April 23, 2020
Carson and Ric, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother- wife's passing.I remember her from Wilder Elementary School when you were a third grader Carson. She was so involved and supportive of you and a delightful person! It was apparent she loved you dearly. Deepest sympathies and love to you Kathy Trigg Murphy
beth welch
April 23, 2020
Ric we are so sorry for your loss
Danielle Hickey
April 23, 2020
So sorry to hear of Renee's passing.
From a former Middletown Eagles football mom.
Suzy Reis
April 22, 2020
Words cannot express how sorry I am that Renee had to go through so much suffering. Ric and Carson, if I can be of any help, please let me know. Suzy
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