Abilene, Kansas
Stanley L. Bradley
78, passed away Thursday, February 11th, in Topeka. He was born March 17, 1937 north of Abilene, the son of Nathaniel C. and Lillian E. (Brightbill) Bradley. Growing up on the farm north of Abilene, Stanley attended local schools, graduating from Abilene High School and Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. In 1960, he entered the Army, stationed at Fr. Knox as a Chemical Lab Assistant. After being discharged in 1962, Stanley returned to Abilene to make his home. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976 and mother in 1998.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, February 20th at the Danner Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Gilstrap officiating. Memorials in his name are suggested to the Abilene Public Library. They may be left at or sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home POB 758 Abilene, Kansas 67410.
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Julie Dee Keeler, 57, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016.
Julie was born in Salina, Kansas on October 5, 1958, a daughter of Marjorie (Jeffery) and the late William Isaac.
On September 8, 1982, Julie married Bryan Keeler in Salina, Kansas.
Survivors include her mother, Marjorie Isaac of Salina, Kansas; husband, Bryan of the home, daughter, Kristy Pellerito, and husband John, of Ashburn, Virginia; sister, Jana Shrader and husband Benjamin , of Salina, Kansas. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren.
Julie is preceded in death by her father; and sister, Jill Isaac.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 16th, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Carlson – Geisendorf Funeral Home.
Graveside service will take place at Keystone Cemetery, Manchester, Kansas, at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.
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Mary E. Keefe passed away peacefully with her family surrounded by her side on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene at the age of 73.
She was born January 7, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Clyde and Ona Pearl (Allen) Godlove. Mary graduated from Berryton High School, Class of 1960.
On February 6th, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to William P. “Bill” Keefe in St. Mary’s, Kansas. Mary worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 10 years before moving to Abilene in 1970 with Bill to own the Abilene Auto Parts. She was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church, Abilene Country Club. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid quilter belonging to the End of the Trail Quilt Guild. She was a dedicated reader belonging to a local book club.
Mary is survived by her loving husband Bill of the home; daughter Keli Reid and her fiancée Gregg Swanson of Abilene; her loving grandchildren Andy, Kaitlyn, Mikayla, and Evan; sisters Joyce Ganger of Carbondale, Bev Mohler of Topeka, brother Pete Godlove of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Kim Truesdell.
Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2016 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Henry Baxa as Celebrant. A Parish Vigil Service will be 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home with the family receiving friends following. Mary’s final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or to St. Andrew Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.