Dorothy Cobb Keller Obituary
We bid farewell to Dorothy Cobb Keller of Jacksonville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 22, 2026 at the age of 96. Dorothy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Paul Keller; her sisters, Lois Maloney, Catherine Kazmierczak and Helen Jones; her brother-in-law Bill Maloney; her brother Alvin Keller (Doris); her sisters-in-law, Betty Cobb and Emily Keller; and her nephews, Bradley Jones and Steve Keller.
She is survived by: her children, Dirk of Iowa City, IA, Chris Keller (Leigh Ann) of Tulsa, Julie Mangano (John) of Carmel, IN and Lisa Reed (Scott) of Jacksonville; her brother Tony Cobb of Cincinnati, OH.; her grandchildren, Jason, Mariah, Willa, Paul, Caroline Keller, Katie, Jake Keller, Johnny, Christopher, Patrick Mangano, Erin Reed and Abby Russo; and her great grandchildren, Miles, Daphne, Ezra Keller, Mia, Maddie Mangano, Asher Minahan, Ryland Minahan and Braxton Russo. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to Our Saviour Grade School/Routt Catholic High School and the Jacksonville African American Museum.
