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Silas Keehn

1930 - 2016

Silas Keehn obituary, 1930-2016, Skokie, IL

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Silas Keehn Obituary

Keehn, Silas Age 85, of Evanston, IL and formerly Winnetka, IL; husband of Marcia; father of Libby (John), Britta (Edward), and Peter (Stephanie); grandfather of Nina, Dana, Erica, Lindsey, Sam, Haley, Caroline, and Elinor; brother of Gretchen and Nora and half-brother of Dorka and Fruzsina. He was former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and a leader in Chicago's business and civic communities. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, April 2, 11:00 a.m. at Kenilworth Union Church, 211 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Grant Keehn Prize Scholarship at Hamilton College, 198 College Hill Road, Clinton, NY 13323 or to Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, 1725 W. Harrison Street, Ste. 710, Chicago, IL 60612. Info (847) 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 19, 2016.

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Dick Beyers

April 18, 2016

How sad it is to find the news today of the passing of our good friend and shipmate Si Keehn. He loved the Goodrich and the time he spent aboard her . He followed up,years later attending her reunions. A true gentleman , we will miss him.
Dick Beyers , Goodrich shipmate

Geraldine Davis

March 31, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked under Mr. Keehn during the time he was the President at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He was a very pleasurable person.

March 31, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brad Smith

February 25, 2016

Much love to the Keehns from Cousin Brad in New Orleans.

susanne newland

February 25, 2016

What a love he was! The few times we were together were memorable. All sorts of warm and supportive wishes to his family at the tough time. Love, Cousin Susie

February 16, 2016

Mr. Keehn was a wonderful man I had the pleasure of working with many years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

February 16, 2016

Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort strengthen you doing this difficult time. Psalms 83 : 18.

Laurie Ketchum

February 15, 2016

Love from all of the Ketchums to Marcia, Libby, Britta and Peter. Your dad/husband was an amazing man, admired and respected by all of us. You are in our prayers.

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