Sheila F. Keller
Sheila F. Keller, 75, of Monterey, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 19, surrounded by her family at home. Born on Aug. 2, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the fifth daughter of James and Bernice (Radakovitz) Corley. Sheila and her sisters had a special bond and enjoyed many good times together. From a young age, she developed a fondness for animals (of all kinds) which continued on throughout her adult life. Sheila was raised in a Catholic family and graduated from Aquinas Dominican Catholic High School. On Aug. 24, 1968 she married Robert M. “Bob” Keller in Chicago. To their surprise, Sheila’s childhood friend (and famous actress), Amy Madigan, attended their wedding. Sadly, Bob preceded her in death on March 28 of this year. Sheila and Bob had many adventures in life and will be celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary together in Heaven.
Sheila lived with a spark that could light up any room, a spark brighter than the one she used to light her cigarette. Fiery, mischievous, and full of laughter, she was always quick to a joke and even quicker to a prank. Sheila enjoyed sharing funny Facebook reels with her family and friends. Honestly, she just enjoyed being around people and going places. Her last day on Earth was full of activity and life because of her devoted caregiver, Brandi Lewis.
Sheila worked hard throughout her life, not only as a QMA, but also as a devoted homemaker. She loved life on the farm, especially breeding Boxers and Boston Terriers as well as raising chickens and cats. At age 40, tragedy struck Sheila when she suffered a brain aneurysm leaving her with 1% chance for survival. She fought back and beat the odds which allowed her to enjoy life as a grandma. Years later, she suffered a stroke which resulted in the paralysis of her left side. Once again, she overcame the setback by accepting her environment and challenges. Sheila rarely complained and accepted graciously, all that she received.
Sheila was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.
She is survived by daughter Christine [Pat] Keller Renneker, Plymouth; sons: Robert “Bob” [Jennifer] Keller, Winamac and Mark [Stephanie] Keller, Monterey; granddaughters: Alisha [Dan] Sutton, Allison Keller, Kate Renneker, Ashlee Keller, Erin Renneker, Abby Keller, Madalen Keller; grandsons: Brent Keller and Preston Keller; great-grandson Claude Sutton; great-granddaughters: Annabelle Sutton and Brinley Pranger; sisters: Mary Ann Corley, Kathleen [Dave] Cox, Rita Corley-Baker and Peg [John] Drew; brothers-in-law: Tom [Toni] Keller, Jim [Bertie] Keller, Jerry [Rea] Keller and Dan [Peggy] Keller; sisters-in-law: Ruth Zehner, Mary Personette, Margie [Tim] Wise, Jean Keller, Colleen Keller; many nieces and nephews; and Beloved Boston Terrier, Bella.
Preceded in death by parents: James and Bernice (Radakovitz) Corley; husband Robert M. “Bob” Keller; sister Maureen Stec; brothers-in-law: David Stec, Bill Baker, John Keller, Clement Keller Jr., Don Zehner, Johnny O’Donnell, Gene Personette and Jim Large; in-laws: Clemont V. and Marjorie (Prendergast) Keller, Sr.; and sisters-in-law: Pat O’Donnell and Sheila Keller.
Visitation was from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Reverend Dennis Faker will be officiating.
Burial took place at St. Anne’s Cemetery in Monterey.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pulaski Animal Center.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Aug. 27, 2025)