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Maureen C. Ketchen

1945 - 2024

BORN

1945

DIED

2024

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Maureen Ketchen Obituary

On Saturday, September 7, 2024 Maureen (Mo) Ketchen of North Potomac, MD peacefully passed away. Born July 8, 1945 in Washington, DC to the late Frederick and Rosalie Cone.

Beloved wife of Ed Ketchen; devoted mother of Scott Ketchen (wife, Katie), Ann Shockley (husband, Brian), and Matt Ketchen (wife, Terry); cherished grandmother of Ryan, Joe, Sean, Drew, Sara Gayle, Tommy, and Penny.

Family will receive friends at PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD on Thursday, September 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mo's name may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 15, 2024.

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Sep

19

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes Inc. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase

7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

Sep

20

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Catholic Church

917 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD

Funeral services provided by:

Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes Inc. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase

7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814

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