Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2023 in Lena, Illinois

Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen

March 31, 1926 - October 16, 2023 (97 years old)

Lena, Illinois

Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2023 in Lena, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leamons Funeral Home

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Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen

March 31, 1926 - October 16, 2023 (97 years old)

Lena, Illinois

Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kathryne Keeffer-Warthen of Lena, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 97, on October 16, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Mantzke and Gladys Mantzke; her former husbands, LaVerne "Coop" Harnish and Harry Warthen; her husband Gale Keeffer; her son Tim Keeffer; her grandson Brad Keeffer; and her siblings, Jean Dittmar and Donald Mantzke.

She is survived by: her son John Keeffer (Jeanette) of Lena; her grandchildren, Brian Keeffer (Elaine) of Lena, Carla Homan (Barry) of Lena, Dana Keeffer (Christin) of Lena, Allison James (Brandon) of Madison, WI and Christine Keeffer of Madison, WI; her great grandchildren, John Keeffer (Bobbi), Katie Russell (Colton), Madi Becke (Blake), Jake Homan (Kati Eden), Peyton Keeffer (Abby Roxby), Bryant Keeffer (Autumn Reeves), Gavin Keeffer (Marianna Brenner) and Olivia Keeffer (Hunter Vick); her great great grandchildren, Everly, Ruby, Sawyer Keeffer, Briggs, Briar Becke and Axl Russell; her daughter-in-law Lou Keeffer of Madison, WI; and her sister-in-law Judy Mantzke of Freeport, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leamons Funeral Home



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625 Country Ln Dr, Lena, IL 61048

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625 Country Ln Dr, Lena, IL 61048

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