Nancy M. Keeley

January 18, 1933 - October 19, 2012

Nancy M. Keeley, 79 of Springfield died at 12:25 p.m., Friday, October 19, 2012 at St. John’s Hospice. She was born January 18, 1933 in Decatur to Joseph and Minnie Pfeifer Richey. She married Thomas Paul Keeley, Jr. in 1953 and he preceded her in death in 1998. A son, Thomas Keeley who died in February of 2012, and a grandson, Jeff Bensko also preceded her in death.
Suvivors include three daughters, Paula (Robert) Bensko of Springfield; Karen McVickers of Chatham and Linda (John) Kennedy of Glenarm; one son, Michael (Cheryl) Keeley of St. Cloud, MN; 15 grandchildren, Jeremy and Josh Keeley; Sarah Kennedy; Ryan McVickers; Ian and Nathan Richardson; Ashley, Emily and Matt Bensko; Morgan Carroll; Shaun, Grant and Robert Keeley; Selby Jordan and Kelsey Celeste Barron; one great grandchild, Kalen Paul Keeley; seven sisters; Colleen Lauduski, Jeanette (Forrest) Nelson, Mari Alice Cordle, Kathleen (Phil) Hill, Phyllis Richey, Beverly (Cliff) Matthews, Barbara Ferguson; two brothers, Joseph (Michelle) Richey and Daniel (Sharon) Richey; Beloved friend, Joe Curry of Springfield; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nancy attended Sacred Heart Academy and Lincoln Land Community College. She was a member of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. She was a past member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Lincoln and Springfield, IL. She retired after 29 years of service with the Illinois Department of Revenue as Assistant Division Manager/Business Account Processing
Visitation: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2012 at Staab Funeral Home with a prayer service at 4 pm.
Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Reverend Peter Harman officiating, Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Home Hospice or St. John’s Hospice

Visitation Information

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

Service Information

Time: 11:00 am

Abe's Hideout

Address:

2301 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62703

(217) 679-2044 Map

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Joe and Michele Richey posted on 10/28/12

Joe and I are so sorry to hear about Nancy's passing. We saw her at the cemetery Memorial Day, 2012 with Linda. She was such a wonderful person. Only kind words for others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Joe and Micky

Denny and Chris Kirchgesner posted on 10/23/12

To all the Family and Friends of Nancy Keeley, My wife, Chris, and I offer our deepest sympathy and condolences. We will remember her, and all of you, in our prayers, and we ask all of you to remember us, and all our family, in yours. May God grant her eternal life, rest, and peace. Amen.

Kathy (Richey) Hill posted on 10/22/12

The pictures posted are a beautiful tribute to my sister, Nancy. It is a fitting memory to her love for her family and the joy they brought to her. The last time I saw Nancy was in August of 2004 when she came to our sister Jeanette’s home in Aurora, IL while I was visiting from FL. Jeanette put together an informal gathering of family that included our brothers, Daniel and Joe along with nieces and nephews in the area. I have wonderful memories of that visit and especially remember the time and conversation I shared with Nancy. I have posted a picture from that gathering. May God bless her loving family - My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My love to all, Kathy (Richey) Hill

Rob and Cynthia Kennedy posted on 10/22/12

Linda, We were very sorry to hear about your mom and send our condolences to you and the Keeley family during this time of loss. Looking through the pictures it's evident how much your mom treasured her family and we're sure that you have many good memories that will sustain you now and in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob and Cynthia

Geraldine Schmidt posted on 10/22/12

My deepest sympathy to the family. I do not remember Nancy, but my mother, Anna Mae, would have known her. My grandmother was Maye (Richey) Shoemaker, sister of Nancy's father, Joe Richey. My love and prayers go out to all of you at this difficult time. Geraldine (Schaedler) Schmidt

Jeanie Bensko posted on 10/22/12

Sorry to hear about your mother. I will keep her in my prayers along with the whole family. This is a very hard time for everyone to go through, I have been there as you know. Just remember the good times you had with her. Also remember that you are all family and will need each other to help you get through this hardship. May god bless you all and may he help you all get through the hardship you all are going though. Love and god bless you. Jeanie Bensko

Mary Jane Heid posted on 10/20/12

Nan was a wonderful Mother and Grandmother. I saw how much she loved and cared about each of you. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Find comfort in knowing that your lives have been enriched by having shared her love.

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