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Joyce Geraldine Keane, age 99, of Three Rivers, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 at her home.
She was born April 11, 1927 in Riverside, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Emily Fara.
In 1946 she married George Keane. Together they enjoyed traveling to Notre Dame football games both home and away, and spending time on Corey Lake.
Joyce was a dedicated volunteer for the Kennedy School for the Intellectual and Developmentally Disabled in Palos Park, Ill.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and was active in the Daughters of Mary. She was also involved in the Three Rivers Woman’s Club and the Carnegie Center for the Arts.
An avid reader, Joyce enjoyed participating in book club. She also enjoyed gardening and travel, and at election time could be found working at the polls.
She also had several pets she loved very much.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Gregory (Maria) Keane; daughter, Deborah (Robert) Sola; grandchildren, Christiane Sola, Patrick (Christine) Sola, Andrew (Anna) Sola, and Yvette (John) Glaser; many beloved great-grandchildren; sister, Lynn Hopkins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Keane; daughter, Kathryn Harty; and brother, Charles Fara.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 645 S. Douglas Ave., Three Rivers, with Fr. Arul Lazar officiating. She will be laid to rest in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo.
Donations in Joyce’s memory may be directed to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Envelopes will be available at the church and at Hohner Funeral Home.
I had the pleasure of growing up with the Keane family, on Corey Lake during the 60’s and 70’s. Wonderful times and a wonderful family. RIP.