Gene Keener Obituary
The passing of Gene Keener of Hopedale, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 15, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Max Keener and Emma Keener (Titus); his wife Linda Carlson of Hopedale, Illinois; his daughters, Lori Wright (Chris) of Washington, Melissa Slager (Josh) of Hopedale and Amanda Zimmerman (Ryan) of East Peoria; his grandchildren, Noah Wright (Mary Kate), Jonah Steffey-Wright (Riley), Hannah Hamilton (Joel), Andrea Litwiller (Grant), Justin Slager (Abby), Garrett Slager, Hayden and Adalyn Zimmerman; his great grandchildren, Elsie, Wendell Wright, Fitzgerald, Hazel, Shiloh Hamilton, Eleanor, Everett Litwiller, Jordan and Jace Slager; and his sister Julie Carlson of Bartonville, Illinois..
Memorials may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS).
