Frances K. 'Kriss' Keller

MADISON- Frances K. "Kriss" Keller, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Highland House in Sun Prairie. She was born on July 10, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Franklin and Alma (Throndson) Blase. She spent her early childhood in Kansas before moving to Wisconsin. Kriss married William "Bill" Keller on Jan. 10, 1943, in Platteville. She worked for American Scientific Labs, Red Dot Potato Chips, and owned and operated The Double Bee Bar in Fort Atkinson. Kriss had a strong faith in God. She was a Proverbs 31 woman. Kriss read the Bible and lived her life accordingly. Her nickname from her husband, Bill, was "Sweet Stuff". Kriss was a thoughtful and caring person, always showing her hospitable nature. She enjoyed fishing and playing cribbage. Kriss was known for her great cooking. She was a woman who could fix or mend anything. She always put others before herself and enjoyed taking care of children. Most of all, Kriss loved being a good mother, grandma, great-grandma, and godmother. She is survived by her daughters, Sharen (Derald) Smedegard of Monona, Bonnie (John) Ruck of Madison, and Linda (Robert) Beaudette of Madison; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Pam Mundt; sister-in-law, Gladys Blase; a very dear family friend, Sandria Maass; and many other dear relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill;brothers, Franklyn and Hilmer; and sisters, Helen, Karina, and Leonora. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011, with Pastor John Ruck presiding. Burial will be held at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. A special thank you to the staff at Care Wisconsin and Highland House for all the care they gave Kriss. She was the best mom, mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed. Cemetery: Burial will be held at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Service: Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011, with Pastor John Ruck presiding.