Therese M. Keller Obituary (1958

Therese Marie Caldwell Keller, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mom, Mimi, and friend, passed away at her home surrounded by family on January 4, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1958, in Peoria, Il to Richard and Marleen Caldwell. She attended Holy Family Grade School followed by Bergan High School and graduated from Peoria Central High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Illinois State University. She then met the love of her life, Rob Keller, at the Poison Apple Club when he asked her to dance, who she married on August 4, 1979. She was the proud mother of Christie (Sarah) Keller of Varna, IL, Robbie (Lesley) Keller of Varna, IL, Nikkie (Travis) Bogner of Toluca, IL, and Timmie Keller of Washington, IL. She was the loving Mimi of Randy, Gracen, Stella, Chloe, and Beau. Also surviving are her brothers and sisters, Rick Caldwell, Julie Revallo, Mary Stephenson, Kathy Davis, and Jenny Vonachen. She began her career working at the Children’s Home and Guardian Angel. She then enjoyed being a full-time homemaker until she returned to work as a Paraprofessional at Henry-Senachwine Grade School for 18 years. Her passion in life was nurturing children. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, teacher, Girl and Cub Scout Leader, CCD teacher, room mom, coach, and so much more. Her hobbies included her pets, reading, gardening, crafting, building puzzles, and spending time with family. She will be greatly missed and will be forever in our hearts. Visitation will be Friday January 10, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry. Mass of Chrisitan burial will be Saturday 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church, with an hour prior visitation. Fr. Michael Schaab will officiate. Burial will follow Calvary Cemetery, Henry. Memorials may be directed to the ARK, Lacon, IL. Online condolences may be made to: www.calvertmemorial.com.