Carolyn Kay Keltner

Carolyn Kay Keltner, age 81 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, December 06, 2016, at her residence in Highland, IL. She was born September 19, 1935, in Alton, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Clara (nee Greenwood) Grizzle. On February 19, 1956, she married Charles Franklin Keltner Jr. at St. Paul Methodist Church in Brighton, IL. He passed away on March 15, 2008. She was a former member of First Congregational Church and Dorcas Fellowship in Highland. Kay grew up on a farm near Brighton, IL and graduated from Brighton High School in 1952. In 1956 she graduated as a nurse from St. Joseph School of Nursing, Alton, IL. She worked as a nurse at a hospital in Berwin. She later worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland. She was the patient care coordinator, a trauma nurse specialist; and in charge of the Emergency Room. She retired in the early 1990's. She really loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, bird watching and collecting owls. Survivors include : Daughter - Carolyn D. (Richard) Turner, Decatur, IL Son - Charles K. "Ken" (Tammy) Keltner, Highland, IL Grandchild - Bryan S. (Leslie) Wagner, Sacramento, CA Grandchild - Aaron M. Wagner, Stafford, VA Grandchild - Charles Ryan (Fiancee Amy Klobuchar) Keltner, Highland, IL Grandchild - Caleb A. Wagner, Decatur, IL Grandchild - Christine M. (Timothy) Johnson, Fairview Heights, IL Grandchild - Bethany M. Wagner, Decatur, IL Great Grandchild - Connor W. Wagner, Sacramento, CA Great Grandchild - Colin T. Wagner, Sacramento, CA Significant Other - Leo Kwasny, Granite City, IL She was preceded in death by : Husband - Charles F. "Charlie" Keltner Jr. (died 3/15/2008) Father - Kenneth E. Grizzle Mother - Clara C. Grizzle nee Greenwood Son - Dennis James Keltner (infant died 1957) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, December 09, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL . Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 09, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL., with Rev. Larry Wise and Rev. Carolyn D. Turner officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association.

Carolyn Kay Keltner

September 19, 1935 - December 6, 2016