Allen "Jerry" G. Keene's Obituary
Allen G. "Jerry" Keene, age 73, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 1:20 a.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital. Jerry was born on June 21, 1934 in Pinckneyville, a son to Sidney and Lola Mae (Heine) Keene. He was a veteran of the United States Army. On July 11, 1964, he married Mary Catherine Janini in DuQuoin, IL and she survives. In his lifetime, he worked at Elk Coal Co., Hallidayboro, Green Diamond Mine, Marissa, and Consolidation Coal at the Shuline Mine #3 and Desoto #5, and was the owner of the former Red Barn Antiques, Pinckneyville. He was of the Lutheran faith and a member of Masonic Lodge of DuQuoin for 50 years, United Mine Workers Association, Eagle Lodge, Pinckneyville, National Trapper Association and an avid collector of antique traps and collectables, charter member of Moose Lodge #930, Pinckneyville, former member of Perry County Sportsman Club, previous Democratic Precinct Committeeman, enjoyed hunting and dog trials, and loved his home and neighborhood north of Pinckneyville. Survivors include his wife: Mary Catherine of Pinckneyville, a son: Thorn (Connie) Keene of Peoria, IL, two daughters: Tracy (Craig) Weber of Robinson, IL, and Tara (Peter) Oglesby of Maryville, IL, a sister: Louise (Jim) Moore of Bloomington, six grandchildren: Ashley Kellerman, Alex and Nick Weber, and Alyssa, Logan and Lauren Keene. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held in St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, on Monday, October 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, DuQuoin. Military graveside rites will be provided by Daffron-Presswood American Legion Post #2504, Pinckneyville. Friends may call at Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Pinckneyville Hospital Home Care or St. Bruno Catholic Church.
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