Malinda Idella Keller, widow of John F. Keller,
was born December 13, 1878 in Pinckneyville,
and died at her home, Friday, April 26, at the
age of 78 years, 4 months and 14 days.

She was married to John F. Keller, March 25, 1896.
To this union four children were born.

Surviving are two daughters, Juanita Maple of
Du Quoin, Lillian La Rowe, and one son Cyrus
Keller of Pinckneyville, five grandchildren, Lillian,
Cyrus, and George Keller of Pinckneyville, Nedra
Smith of Nashville and Lucille Lee of Marissa and
eight great-grandchildren.

One son Floyd and three grandchildren,
Thomas, Donald, and Marvin Maple preceded
her in death.

Funeral services were conducted from the family residence,
Sunday, April 28, with Reverend Calvin Bryant of the
First Baptist Church, officiating.