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Eleanor Keiser
Eleanor Ruth Keiser, 98, of Springfield, passed away Saturday Feb. 25, 2012 at Oak Terrace Healthcare Center.
She was born June 17, 1913 in Mt. Olive, the daughter of David and Gertrude Simpson. She married Oliver A. Keiser Oct. 19, 1935 in Mt. Olive. Rev. Keiser, a United Methodist minister, preceded her in death May 17, 2003.
Mrs. Keiser graduated from Mt. Olive High School and from Browns Business College in Springfield. After graduation she was employed as Librarian and Secretary to the Mt. Olive Principal for four years, and for the next twenty years, she was employed in the Auditing Department at Sears and Roebuck in Springfield. An active member of Laurel United Methodist Church for over 60 years, Eleanor Keiser was a member of the Crafts and Quilters Guild and United Methodist Women.
A deeply loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by a son, Ralph Keiser (wife, Marion) of Naperville; a daughter, Marilyn Keiser of Bloomington, IN; five grandsons and two great granddaughters.
Friends may call Monday Feb. 27, 2012 from 5 to 7:00 PM at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012 at Laurel United Methodist Church with Dr. Gerald King officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Kumler Outreach Ministries, 303 North Grand Ave. East Springfield, IL 62702 or to Laurel United Methodist Church Music Department, 631 South Grand Ave. West Springfield, IL. 62704. (www.boardman-smith.net).
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Jackie Gibbons
February 29, 2012
Dear Ralph and Marilyn,
No matter how long we've prepared ourselves, it's still difficult to lose our mother. My mother died almost four years ago at 97, and I still miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiiy. I remember you both fondly, and hope you are doing well. Love and Peace,
Jackie Wollan Gibbons
David Lamb
February 27, 2012
Dear Dr. Keiser:
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I'm thinking about you at this sad time and I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Judy Semradek
February 26, 2012
Marilyn,
I just received word that your Mother died Saturday morning.
I will be praying for you, your brother, and family members as you honor her in the visitation and funeral.
She was a beautiful, wonderful woman who brought joy and appreciation to many, as she smiled and encouraged all of us. She emitted love with her life.
Love,
Judy Spikre Semradek
Sylvia Staley
February 26, 2012
Marilyn and Ralph:
I remember your mother quite well as she worked with my Dad at Sears for many years.
She was always to joy to visit with and her smile was infectiouis.
Even though your Mother lived a long full life it is still difficult to give them up.
Marilyn - I think of you often and wonder if you are still playing the organ and teaching.
I retired from teaching in 1994 but am the Senior Adult /Pastoral Care Minister at my church in Rockford.
My thoughs and prayers are with you and may God grant you comfort and peace as only He can at this time.
In His Service,
Sylvia Staley
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