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Christopher Keeley Obituary

Keeley, Christopher Luke 19C40160 29, suddenly, beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Saballus), loving son of John L. Keely Jr. and Barbara (nee Geary), dear brother of John III (Cynthia), Mark (Kalen) and Kevin, loving grandson of Virginia L. Geary, uncle of Ligaya, Ben and Allison "Lucy", son-in-law of Dewayne (Susan) Lieneman and Gerald (Donna) Saballus, brother-in-law of Frank, Gerald (Alicia) Saballus and Frank (Martha) Kuska. Chris bought love and joy to all he knew. Our friend will always be with us in our hearts. Visitation 1 to 9 p.m., Friday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m., Saturday, at the funeral home, to St. John of the Cross Church Western Springs. Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment Bronswood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Christopher L. Keeley Memorial Fund c/o First National Bank of LaGrange. 708-352-6500 Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Keeley

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Kirsten Davidson (Heyer)

February 7, 2002

Liz-



I am very sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts are with you and the entire Keeley family.



With Sympathy,

Kirsten Davidson (Heyer)

Kim Klimek (Randle)

February 7, 2002

Dear Liz,

I am thinking of you and deeply sorry for your loss. Always keep your memories close to your heart.

Adam Nagler

January 23, 2002

To the Keeley Clan.



I have loved you all in the best of times and the worst of times.



Be strong. Be brave, and know that we are all with you and Christopher.



All my love and support.



Adam

Steve Myers

January 18, 2002

John,

I send my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.



Your friend,



Steve Myers

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Megan MacCartie

January 14, 2002

Liz,



All my best thoughts and prayers go to you and your famalies. Chris had an obvious impact on all the people around him. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.



Megan MacCartie

Alicia DaCosta

January 14, 2002

Dear Liz,



I am so, so very sorry to learn of your great loss. I cannot imagine the pain you and the Keeley family must be experiencing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.



God Bless You.

Alicia

Erin Godfrey

January 14, 2002

My heart and prayers go out to Liz and the Keely family. I, unfortunately, only knew Chris a short time, but the impact of his friendship will last a lifetime. With love and sympathy,

Erin Godfrey

Jim Murphy

January 14, 2002

To the Keeley family, my sincere condolences. I got to know Chris over the last few years and without a doubt, we've all lost a very good friend.



-Jim Murphy

Kara MacCartie

January 14, 2002

Liz,



I am so sorry to hear about Chris. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jim Knott

January 13, 2002

Dear John Keeley III and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of your son and brother.

Tree and Moe Santre

January 13, 2002

Dear Lizziebeth,

Words cannot express our sympathy for you, but Chris will always be in our hearts. He will always be with you, gal. What a wonderful life you experienced together! We will always be here for you and love you dearly.

Melinda Pickens

January 12, 2002

Barb,

I am so very sorry. My heart is broken for you. You and your family have been in my prayers, continually, since I heard about Chris, and that is where I will keep you.



All my love,

Melinda

Sheila Carroll

January 11, 2002

Liz - With deepest sympathies, you and your family are in my prayers. May God be with you.

Todd Meredith

January 11, 2002

Dear Liz and Keeley family,



Im relatively new to chicago, and Chris was one of my few friends. He was always so kind and giving to me and I could never thank him enough for this. This was the kind of person Chris was. Even though I knew him for only a short period of time, I can only remember great times and a beautiful person. I will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathies go out to all of his family and friends.

Collin+Margaret Palmer

January 11, 2002

Dear Keeley Family,

Words cannot begin to express the loss of Chris. He will forever be in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies go to Liz and the family. Chris was a wonderful friend and fun to be around, he will be missed.

Jeremy Kirby

January 11, 2002

Chris was a pleasure to talk with on a daily basis, his memory will never be forgotten. My deepest condolences to the family. With honor Jeremy Kirby.

John Clark

January 11, 2002

Dear John and Barbara,



It was with great sadness I

learned of the loss of your son Chris. I will keep him in my prayers.

Alicia Abel (nee Macke)

January 11, 2002

My heart and deepest sympathy are with your family today and always.

Kim Jackson (Kim)

January 11, 2002

Lizzie:



Please except my deepest sympathy in the loss of Chris. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him, but knowing you, I am positive he was a wonderful person who touched many lives and made them richer.

Ruth Gorman

January 11, 2002

John and Barbara and Family,

Our deepest sympathy,we will keep you in our prayers.

Sincerly,

Jerry Horne

January 11, 2002

In these times, lean on your family and friends for support. Accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.

Judith Konczyk

January 11, 2002

Dear Keeley Family,

My deepest sympathy and prayers and the prayers of my family are with you during this very sad time. Know that Christopher is with God and always remember the good times you shared as a family.

Judy Konczyk and family

(Keeley, Kuenn & Reid)

Joe and Jaon Devereux

January 11, 2002

John and Barbara:



Our deepest sympathies on your loss of Chris. Our prayers are with you.

darlene walsh

January 11, 2002

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. sincerely, Darlene and Jerry Walsh

Christopher Kurinsky

January 11, 2002

Chris was always a joy to be around.



My grievances to you all.

Erin Walsh

January 11, 2002

Dear Keeley Family:

I am so very sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of Chris.

All my love,

Erin

Scott Nichols

January 11, 2002

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

Jill Diamond

January 10, 2002

Words can't take away the sadness you feel. But please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Nels Wangensteen

January 10, 2002

My deepest sympathy.

Robert Kurinsky

January 10, 2002

I will never forget one of the greatest friends a man could ever have.



My deepest sympathies to you all.

Bob Cullen

January 10, 2002

You are in my prayers.My deepest sympathies to your family.

Judy & Steve Goss

January 10, 2002

Our prayers are with you.

Dan McCarthy

January 10, 2002

Deepest sympathy

Dennis Tokac

January 10, 2002

My deepest sympathies.

Regards,

Dennis Tokac

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