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Rose Katherine McKeon

Rose McKeon Obituary

McKeon, Rose Katherine died December 7, of Natural Causes at age 99, artist, teacher and teacher of teachers for half a century in Union City, NJ, public school's system. Thousands of New Jerseyans recall her with cingular clarity and deep affection. Younger sister of Richard McKeon (now deceased), former Professor of Philosphy at University of Chicago. Rose is still remembered with love by many in the Chicago area. Survived by niece, Nora McKeon of Rome, Italy and nephew, Michael McKeon of Princeton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to Rose McKeon Memorial Scholarship Fund for Students of The Arts at Union Hill and Emerson High Schools, 3808 Hudson Ave., Union City, NJ, 07087.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 9, 2004.

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