DUBOIS, Pa. — Charles W. Keen, age 84, South Highland Street in DuBois, PA died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his residence. Born on February 3, 1929 in Phoenix, MO, he was the son of the late Virgil & Mary Mae (Bodenhammer) Keen. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. On March 3, 1967, he married Janis (Goetz) Kimberling Keen. She survives. Charles was a long standing member of the Ironworkers Local Union #55. He enjoyed his family, his pipe and a good prank. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and was a lifetime member of DAD’s Horseshoe Club. He is survived by four daughters, Pamela Foster and her husband, Dale of Springfield, MO, Mary Katheryn Keen of DuBois, PA, Susan Shaffer and her husband, Larry of DuBois, PA, Wendy Gangloff of Honolulu, HI, four sons, Randall Keen and his wife, Laura of Fairmount City, PA, Norman Kimberling of Josephine, PA, Neal Kimberling and his wife, Betsy of Cogan Station, PA and Nathan Kimberling of DuBois, PA, brothers, Ray and Lon, sisters, Myrt, Ireta, Betty, Wilma and Alma. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his stepmother, Nora, brothers, Gene, Don and Russ and one sister, Francis. Visitation and funeral services were held from the Goble Baronick Funeral Home at 211 South Main Street in DuBois, PA 15801.
Month: September 2013
Kimberly Clark
Kimberly (Jacques) Clark, 44 of Morenci, formerly of Blissfield lost her courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Kim was born on March 12, 1969, in Adrian, Michigan to George J. and Nancy I. (Brooks) Jacques, Sr. Kim worked as a waitress at local diners in the area such as Mom and Misty’s and Pam’s Lane Street Café` in Blissfield and the City Limits Diner in Saline. She also served as a full time care-giver for a family friend until her passing. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Riga on occasion and enjoyed making bird houses and tending to her flower garden. Kim’s biggest love involved her family and spending time with them. She and her niece Misty shared a bond together that was more like sisters and best friends than aunt and niece. She is survived by her two children, Bruce Stace, Jr and Heidi Stace, both of Morenci; her grandson, Kaiden Stace; 4 sisters, Pat Jacques of Morenci, Sandy (Greg) Burnett of Wauseon, Ohio, Phyllis (Don) McClure of Addison, and Linda Burlew of Morenci; her niece, whom was more like a little sister Misty (Donald) Stace of Blissfield and a special friend, Sydney. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, George Jacques, Jr. and her sister, Georgiann Burnett. Funeral services for Kim will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 5 p.m. at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield with Dianna Raine officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Condolences to the family may be given at www.andersonfuneralservices.com Memorial contributions may be made to Kim’s family to help give them a healing farewell or to the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the Anderson-Rudd Funeral Home in Blissfield.