Iona A Keller's Obituary
Iona A. Keller, age 90, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 10:40 p.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehab, Pinckneyville, IL. Iona was born on October 24, 1926 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to William D. and Hanna E. (Mayer) Schwarz. She married Cyrus L. Keller Jr. on November 24, 1951 in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2017. Iona was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Pinckneyville, IL. She loved working with her husband Cy doing lawn care. Survivors include a son, John (Phyllis) Keller of Springdale, AR; a sister, Viola Marlow of Pinckneyville, IL; four grandchildren, Marlow Leanne (Jason) Foshe, Mary Elizabeth (Ben) Bier, Melinda Ann Pierson and Martha Mae Keller; seven great-grandchildren, Dylan Cyrus Keller, Landon Foshe, Wesley Bier, Malea Foshe, Gavin Bier, Zachary Pierson and Mitchell Bier; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Willard Schwarz. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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