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Joseph Keefner Obituary

Keefner, Joseph W. December 29, 2001, Navy Veteran WWII, beloved husband of the late Anne E. Keefner, loving father of Ann (Pat) Folino, John (Carol) Viece, Phil (Jan) Viece, Albert Viece, Ruth (Dave) Hilt, Mary Shereda, Sharon McNamara, Kathy (Denny) Berg, Theresa (Herb) Lindberg, Joeann (Ken) Hanna, Debbie (Jeff) Clemens, Buddy (Zdenka) Keefner, cherished grandfather of 30, great grandfather of 29, grea great grandfather of three, brother of many. You impressed upon us the meaning of honesty, love and the importance of family. Your services private. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 1, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Keefner

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Richard Keefner

August 16, 2024

I Always respected and admired Uncle Joe, my Dad and I agreed he had forearms like Popeye.
He always had a big smile on his face
And a heart of gold.

Hes always in my heart .

Christine Rose

January 30, 2002

He will always live on through the wonderful family that loves him.

Melodee Terrile

January 22, 2002

My sympathy goes out to the entire Keefner family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. especially my friend Theresa and her Husband Herb...

phil & jan viece

January 12, 2002

Everyone who knew Dad knew him in a different way and all of us will remember him differently,but the main things we will all remember was his friendliness and passion for honesty and willingness to help anyone. May these live forever in his name.

Bernadette & Jim Gasior

January 7, 2002

Our prayers go out to the entire Keefner family. I truly believe Joseph and my dad are great buddies by now.



Love,

Bunny & Jim

Lucy Canchola

January 7, 2002

My prayers are with the entire Keefner family. So sorry for your loss. Lucy Canchola

Dee Curbis

January 6, 2002

From our family to yours,our deepest sympathy. Love Cousin Dee and Ron Curbis (Aunt Bea's Daughter)

Nancy Folino

January 6, 2002

Grandpa I love you and I'll miss you, your oldest Grandaughter.



Nancy

Ruth & David Hilt

January 6, 2002

Sorry Dad

Love Dave & Ruthie

DAVID KEEFNER

January 4, 2002

WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE JOE HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED LOVE DAVE RUTHIE LUKE AND CANDACE

Barbara Berg

January 4, 2002

I miss you Gramps..Love ya...mean it

Love ya,

Bobbi (Barb)

Diana F. Fecarotta & Family

January 4, 2002

Deepest heartfelt sympathy, to your entire beautiful family, With Love

BUD KEEFNER

January 3, 2002

DAD,WE WILL MISS YOU! BUD,ZDENKA,LEANA,ERIC AND CHRISTOPHER

ann&pat folino

January 3, 2002

dad: i know that you are happy now because you are with mom again. we miss you both terribly. love ann

Bill McMahon

January 3, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Bill McMahon & Family

Lisa Queeney

January 3, 2002

Grandpa,



You will definitely be missed, but



I know that you are happy being with grandma again.



Love you...mean it!!



Lisa

Terry McArdle

January 3, 2002

We offer our condolences and prayers. Betty (Keefner) & Joe McArdle Jr. Terry McArdle.

betty dehmer

January 3, 2002

We are very sorry to hear of your

loss. Our thoughts and prayers

are with all of you during this

difficult time.

Love,

Keith and Betty Dehmer

patrick kovack

January 3, 2002

Grandpa you were an insperation to all who knew you and we will all miss you dearly



love your

great grandson

patrick s. kovack

DAVID KEEFNER

January 3, 2002

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT UNCLE JOE WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW WITH AUNT ANNE WE LOVE YOU UNCLE JOE

Ken Hanna

January 2, 2002

Ken and Joeann Hanna

11312 Hiawatha Lane

Indian Head Park, IL 60525

Bob&Mary Lou McMahon

January 2, 2002

Our condolences to all the family

Paul Hanna

January 2, 2002

Dear Grandpa,



We miss you and grandma but we have comfort in knowing that you are both together again. We will always remember the good in both of when we spend time with all of our aunts, uncles, and cousins.



Love and fond memories,

Paul aka Bunky

KAREN COLON

January 2, 2002

GRANDPA MAY YOU ENJOY THE REST OF ETERNITY PLAYING YAHTZEE AND CARDS WITH GRANDMA, AUNT MARIE AND UNCLE ED LOVE YA

kathy berg

January 2, 2002

I'm sure gonna miss you, dad. Love, kathy

Joe Keefner

Herbert Lindberg

January 2, 2002

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