Nelda M Keilholz

Nelda M. Keilholz, 86, of Danville, passed away on March 6, 2020 peacefully at her home.

She was born on April 12, 1933 in Bonnots Mill, MO, the daughter of the late Fred J. and Annie (Kremer) Backes. She was married at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Frankenstein, MO on February 12, 1955 to Lawrence H. Keilholz, he survives.

Survivors include six children; Greg (Robin) Keilholz of Tulsa, OK, Brad (Beth) Keilholz of Danville, Grace Beninato of Danville, Lisa Thomas of North Bend, OH, Alice (Jerry) Schuler of Bloomington, IL, Ken (Lora) Keilholz of West Harrison, IN, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, three sisters; Jo Dudenhoeffer, Florence Dudenhoeffer and Rita Bonnot all of central Missouri.

Nelda was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Mary Agnes Backes and Bernadine Schulte.

She received her education in central, MO. She worked at St. Marys Hospital, Jefferson City, MO, St. Elizabeth Hospital, United Samaritans Medical Center and Carle Clinic in Danville, IL, retiring after 23 years. She loved children and felt blessed with her large family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were considered special blessings. Her greatest joy was interacting with them.

She was active in all the activities of her family, especially, church and school activities while they were growing up. She later involved herself in volunteering in the community: hospice, Senior Health Insurance Program, sponsored by the IL Dept. of Insurance; Audubon Society which included monitoring Blue Bird Trails in the parks with Larry, Faith in Action, and an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

After many years of researching the Keilholz Family Roots, she and Larry published the Keilholz Family Tree: 1797-1997. It began as Larrys Project but as stated in the book, she too was soon caught in the genealogy web. She loved the great outdoors where the family spent many hours; especially when the children were growing up, and again with the grandchildren.

Nelda loved art and oil painting. There never seemed to be enough time as the family, and others needs took precedence.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Nelda will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Fr. Loftus officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, 3940 North Vermilion St. Danville, IL 61834 with a rosary beginning at 3:30 PM. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. Nelda was a Pro Life Advocate and worker therefore the family asks that memorial donations be made to; The Womens Help Center 1509 North Bowman Danville, IL 61832, St. Vincent D Paul, Carle Hospice Care or Holy Family Catholic Church. Please join Neldas family in sharing photos and memories on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday March 10, 2020 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday March 11, 2020 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 444 E Main St Danville, , Illinois (IL) 61832