Memorial

Christine C. Keeney, 76, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at The Villages at Marion.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories.  Burial to follow in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Christine was born on January 19, 1941 near Anamosa (at home) to Herman T. and Ruth Michels Osterkamp.  Christine graduated from Tipton High School in 1960.  She was employed by Schutzs Brothers Dime Store and Buds Super Value in Tipton, as well as Quaker Oats (1974-2003) in Cedar Rapids.  On June 16, 1963 she married Wayne Keeney at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tipton, Iowa.  

She is survived by her daughter Tamera (Rod) Sayasit Crosser of Marion, Step-son Richard W. Keeney of Minnesota, Grandchildren: Alex (Elisha) Sayasit of Marion, Denise Sayasit of Indianapolis.  Step-Grandchildren: Courtney (Luke) Harden, Chelsea Keeney, and Chloe Keeney.  Great-Grandchildren: Amaris Davis, Jaxon Sayasit, Maddox Sayasit.  Step-Great-Grandchildren: Haven Harden, Parker Harden, Asa Harden, Ezra Harden, and Carter Keeney.  Siblings: Barb Wallig of Marion, Linda St. John of Stanwood, Lucille Shingledecker of Mt. Vernon, Dennis (Mary) Osterkamp of Cedar Rapids, Betty (Almore) Taken of Cedar Rapids, Evelyn Grieser of Davenport, and Belva (Lindsey) German of Clarion.

Christine was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; son-in-law, Blake Sayasit; brother, Roy Osterkamp; and brother-in-law, Jim Wallig.

Memorial donations may be directed to the family.