Mary Therese Keller (nee Steffens), 76, went to her Eternal Home on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, in Chandler, Ariz., where she resided the past several years with her daughter. Mary was born May 9, 1933, to the late Lawrence and Dora (Ebben) Steffens. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Mary graduated from Appleton (West) High School in 1951. She was involved with NARFE and Club 51 prior to her move to Arizona in 2005. Mary enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, bingo and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Kevin (Sally) Keller, Sun Prairie, Wis.; Catherine (Larry) Scheider, Chandler, Ariz.; and Keith (Lynn) Keller, Appleton, Wis.; one sister, Marge (Donald) Baer; brothers, Eugene (Connie) Steffens and Ken (Mary) Steffens; sisters-in-law, Betty Steffens-Engstrom, Cleo Steffens, Marian Steffens and Lynn Lodes; and brother-in-law, Ed Keller. She is further survived by loving grandchildren, Jill Keller, Andy Keller, Tim (Michelle) Scheider, Nicole (Brian) May, Michael Scheider, Don Keller, Marc Keller and Dave Flack; six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald; her son, Carl David; her brothers, Edward, Charles, Florian and Lawrence Steffens; and her sister, Cecelia.

The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton, with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Mary's name.

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Appleton 920-739-1231

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