Ann O'Keefe Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 6, 2025, at the age of 78, Ann O'Keefe of Orland Park, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ann O'Keefe to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irwin Lage and Georgia Lage. She is survived by: her husband Col. James "Jim"; her son James (Ann); her daughter-in-law Jennifer; her grandchildren, Tessa, Sadie and James; her sister Beth Pelic; and her nieces, Sarah Matheny and Molly Kalb.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 18th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home (18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430). A prayer will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 9:45 AM to 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Veronica Church (1131 Douglas Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422). A burial will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Cemetery Chapel Service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider making a donation to Emilie's Fund at Smith Crossing (https://smithvillage.org.) and/or the Fisher House https://www.fisherhouse.org , which provides housing and services to the families of military service members during hospitalizations.