"You have my deepest sympathies and condolences. Mrs.Keen was an amazing loving woman, I loved that everytime my dad (John) was there, she would always ask about me. I would always ask about her as well. I loved visiting and talking with her, when I was always there when I was younger with Krista and Katie. She will always have a special place in my heart and be missed dearly. "
In loving memory of
Christine Keen
January 2, 1924 - August 16, 2018
Christine Keen, of Perch Lake, died Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her home. She was 94 years old. She was born on January 2, 1924, in Town of Norwood, a daughter of the late Wenzel and Clara (Butler) Hayek. She married Wilbur Keen on February 19, 1955, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Antigo. He preceded her in death on October 31, 2007.
She attended St. Joseph Grade School in Phlox and was a graduate of Mattoon High School.
Christine worked in Racine for the Massey Harris Company in the tank division. Returning to Antigo she worked for the Thorp Finance Corporation. Upon marriage she moved with her husband to Milwaukee, where she later worked for the Gimbels Department Store. In 1984 she retired and moved to Perch Lake.
She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho.
She enjoyed traveling, playing cards, bowling, knitting and ceramics. Her greatest joy was being with family and friends.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Mike) Zuba of Butler and Pat (Boyd) Buyck of Danvers, MN; four sons, Gerry (Kara) Keen of Memphis, TN, Mike (Kathy) Keen of Antigo, Paul Keen of Pearson and Bob (Laurie) Keen of Stevens Point; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Now of Appleton and Caroline "Pat" Verhasselt of Antigo. She is also survived by many other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by four sisters, Idell Price, Helen Brooks, Rosie Schultz and Dorothy Rank; and three brothers, Clarence Hayek, Wenzel Hayek, Jr. and Richard Hayek.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Elcho with Rev. Dave Zimmerman officiating. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Phlox. Visitation will be Monday, August 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. A parish wake service will be held on Monday at the funeral home at 6 p.m.
Tributes
"Although I am not able to be with the family at this time, I grieve with you and for you because Mama Keen has fallen asleep in death. The best advice Mama Keen ever gave me was to be glad that I had children capable of making messes because so many children were not able to. Not only did that advice help me to try to understand my kids better, but also teach them to help others. I look forward to welcoming Mama and Daddy Keen back in the resurrection. I am certain our Creator, Jehovah God, hears my prayers to help all of you during this painful time, and through His son, Christ Jesus, bring Mama and Daddy back."
"You have my deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss of Christine. Even though she lived a long and purposeful life if never seems long enough. Death is truly our enemy. Our loving Heavenly Father Jehovah knows the pain that you are in and that is why he has promised us a beautiful Resurrection soon to come you can find these verses in your Bible in the Book of Revelation chapter 21 verses 3 and 4. These versus may bring you some comfort."
"So sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Patti"