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In Sympathy: Susan Keck

Posted: October 21 2024 at 05:16 PM

Susan D. Keck, spouse of Rev. Donald C. Keck, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Oct. 17, 2024, at her assisted living home in Frisco, TX. During Rev. Keck’s ministry, he served at Pecatonica: German Valley; Palatine: First, Associate; Elmhurst, Associate; Yorkville: Millbrook; Palatine: First; Waukegan: Faith; Rockford: Aldersgate; Glen Ellyn: First; Northbrook: North Northfield; and Elgin: Faith. 

Mrs. Keck was 81 years old.

A memorial service will be held on Nov. 1 at 11 a.m. at Grace Avenue United Methodist Church, 3521 Main St., Frisco, TX 75034. It will be livestreamed here.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Rev. Keck and family.

Rev. Donald Keck and family
4300 Cotton Gin Rd., #241
Frisco, TX 75034

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made online to Grace Avenue United Methodist Church. Choose One-Time and use the drop-down menu to choose the Special Gifts Fund. In addition to online giving, you can also give via check or Venmo. Please add “Susan Keck Memorial” in the memo line of the check or any form of payment. Funds will be used to support the Handbell Ministry.

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