Ruth Keelin Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Keelin of Benton, Illinois, who passed away on May 7, 2021 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Reno Droit and Ruie Cardwell Droit; her husband John Bertice "Bert" Keelin of Saline County; her daughter Patricia Keelin Kern (Pat); her grandchildren, Melissa Mitchell Richardson (Tim Richardson), Frank Kern (Patricia), Eric Kern, Dr. Brian Kern (Summer), Jason Kern (Janie Simon) and Megan Kern Williams (Chris); her great grandchildren, Gavin, Whitley Richardson, Caden, Charli, Ellsie, Cash, Landon, Hunter and Collin Mark Kern; her son-in-law Mark Kern; her great grandchildren, Kern Williams and Anna Williams; her daughter Karen Keelin Harrison (Greg Harrison); her grandchildren, Christine Harrison Arrington (Josh) and Derek Harrison (Aimee); her great grandchildren, Addison Harrison, Houston, Sebastian Arrington, Jayda, Kierra Harrison, Bryce, Brysa Lindsay, Brandt Ramsey, Joey and Cole Copple; her son Darrell Keelin (Debra "Deb"); her grandchildren, Kay Keelin (Jeremy Brown) and Kaitlyn Kuchar; her sisters-in-law, Velma Keelin Hall of St. Charles and Vurble Keelin Mahoney of Owensboro Kentucky; and her siblings, Sherman Droit and Leota Pulley. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

Please be considerate of others by social distancing; masks are still recommended, and if you are sick, please stay at home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks consideration of memorial contributions. Donations may be made to the following charities: Rend Lake College Foundation: Ruth Keelin Memorial Fund or Immanuel Baptist Church: Building Fund.