Merle Ren KEENA
KEENA, MARTIN, PETERSON, STRUVEN, BELLARS
Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:42
March 30, 1917 ---- May 17, 2019
Merle Ren Keena, age 102, of Rockford, Illinois passed away peacefully at home Friday May 17, 2019. Born in Eagle Grove, IA on March 30, 1917 to James William & Buela Keena (Martin). He married the love of his life Stella Irene Peterson on June 10, 1939 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Rockford. A rock-hound; Merle loved turning precious stones into beautiful jewelry. He enjoyed repairing everything from lamps to lawn mowers and was recognized as a talented handyman. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend; he will remain in our hearts forever.
He is survived by his wife of 80 years, Stella Keena (Peterson); children, Judy (Paul) Struven & Jerry Keena; numerous grandchildren & many great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Howard Bellars. He is predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Bellars; and grandson, Jeffrey Struven.
Celebration of Life Memorial held Friday May 24, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Christenson Funeral Home, 925 3rd Ave., Rockford, Illinois with visitation from 10:30 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. Cremation rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice.
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