Helen V Keenan
September 03, 1927 - July 20, 2026
Obituary
MIDDLETON - Helen Virginia Keenan (nee Yakes) passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. She was born in Lake Geneva, Wis., on September 3, 1927, the daughter of Harry and Mable Yakes. She married J. Thomas Keenan on November 4, 1950.
Surviving Helen are her four children, Thomas P. Keenan (Allie), Kathleen Rothering, Julie A. Exner (Tom) and Kevin Keenan (Margaret); nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son-in-law, Steve Rothering.
Per Helen’s request, there will be no memorial service.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Helen Virginia Keenan
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Middleton
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Arvidson family
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A dear friend, she will live forever in our hearts. Carol, Ken and Stephanie Arvidson
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Sue Ripple
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I never met your mom but I feel I knew her well through your stories of your time together Kathy. She was a loving mother and blessed with a daughter who shared her compassionate, positive attitude of life. How wonderful
to share her long life! Blessings to your family!
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Julie Wambach Hermanson
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To all the Keenan kids- our cherished neighborhood friends: I extend my sincere sympathy in the passing of your beloved mom. She was great lady and true friend to our mom, Lorette Wambach.
I remember going in and out of each others houses at will growing up on Judith Lane! Cleo's many liters of beagles that we all learned about the birds & bees from- LOL.
When our family struggled with the hard times of losing our sister, Katie and then Peter I remember your mom being the rock we all turned to.
I am sorry that I have not been good at staying in touch over the years, but want you to know what a special place you all hold in my heart.
I hope the many memories gathered over the years provide you all with comfort in your time of grief.