Penny Sue Keller's Obituary
Penny Sue Keller, age 57, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 5:32 a.m. in Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL. Penny was born on September 24, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL, a daughter to Melvin and Wanda (Nash) Steele. On May 24, 1985, she married Robert "Bobby" Keller in Nashville, IL and he survives. Penny was a homemaker and a life member of the Coulterville VFW auxiliary. Penny's passions were shopping, her family and talking and spending time with her friends; she had a love for animals. Penny was known for never meeting a stranger. She was full of zest and wasn't afraid to stand up for what she believed in. She will be remembered for her smile and her wit. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bobby" Keller of Coulterville, IL; three children, Valerie (Donnie) Mize of Texas, Patrick (Sissy) Keller of Sparta, IL and Jody Keller of Texas; five grandchildren, Grant McKinley, Michael Keller, Cassandra (Ashur) Sibby, Chandler Hays and Clayton Wilhelm; two great-granddaughters, Gracelyn and Amelia Hays; a sister, Diana (David) Cole of Coulterville, IL; two brothers, Mark (Emma) Steele of Pinckneyville, IL and Richard Steele of Sparta, IL; a sister-in-law, Mindy (Bruce) McMillan of Willisville, IL; a brother-in-law, Mike (Brenda) Keller of Ava, IL; seven nieces and nephews, Matthew (Nicole) Stewart of Campbell Hill, IL, Nikki (Daniel) Grein of St. Genevieve, MO, Kimberly Schuetz of Sparta, IL; April (Matt) Major of Willisville, IL; Shane (Sarah) Stroub of Ava, IL, Michele (Kevin) Thies of Ava, IL and Richard (Shelly) Keller of Ava, IL; ten great-nieces and great-nephews, Elodie Stewart, Mykol, Mariah and Mikayla Major, Alexis and Wyatt Stroub, Logan Cleland, Olivia Thies, Gabrielle and Kane Keller; and special friends, Anna Marie "Tootie" (Bud) Sheeler, Jan Bogenpohl (Jim Freeman); her dog, Sasha and her cat, Tink. She was preceded in death by her parents; a niece, Heather Steele; her mother-in-law and father-in-law; and her grandparents. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with Ron Mazander officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday morning at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association or Granite City APA (No Kill Shelter), Granite City, IL.
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