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Maryann Keller, 78, of Three Rivers, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 at home.
She was born Aug. 31, 1936 in White Pigeon, a daughter to the late August and Marie Bender.
Maryann was raised in White Pigeon and Kalamazoo and after marriage has resided in Three Rivers.
On March 1, 1958 in Constantine, she married Ralph Keller.
She attended college and was employed as a nurse at nursing homes in Kalamazoo and in Centreville. She then went to work for Elkhart Plastics in Elkhart, Ind. where she retired. After retirement, she worked as a manager at Home Depot.
She was a member of the Three Rivers American Legion and enjoyed collecting nick nacks. She was a very motherly person with everyone she met.
Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Ralph Keller; grandchildren, Tracy Ann (Greg) Johnson of Three Rivers, Roger Wire of Constantine and David Wire of Three Rivers; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Marcia Kelley and Joann Papke.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Carol Marie Wire; brother, Bobby Bender; three sisters, Carolyn, Linda and Shirley.
According to her wishes there will be no visitation or services as cremation has taken place. Arrangements are being handled by the Rosenberg Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 807 E. Chicago Rd., Sturgis, MI 49091. (269) 651-3284.
