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Jean Keith Obituary
Passed away peacefully January 14, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital, with her family by her side. Age 70 years.
Jean is survived by her husband of 41 years, John Keith, her daughter Christine Henry and son Thomas Keith; her granddaughters Kailey and Cassidy Henry, great-granddaughter Charlotte Henry, her brothers Phillip (Peggy) Swick and Timothy (Karyn) Swick and sister-in-law Joyce Swick.
Preceded in death by her parents Curtman and Betty Swick and her brother Curtman Swick.
Jean enjoyed antiques, traveling and deer hunting. Her greatest love was her family, and spending time with them.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield, IL. In lieu of flowers to Calvary Baptist Church Pittsfield will be appreciated. For information call 815-744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com.
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Kathy Murphy
January 21, 2024
John, my heart is broken for you and Tom. Each day ahead try and think of a sweet memory to hold on to. Love you, cousin.
Jerry Boice
January 20, 2024
I was burned and in the hospital for over 30 day. Jeanie would send a card and a little brain teaser everyday I was in there. I always enjoyed talking to. I will miss
Vince Rayola
January 18, 2024
I´ll miss her smile and laugh and seeing her. I always enjoyed talking to her hearing her stories. When she would see me it was always "hey babe!" It was my pleasure to be her nurse.
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