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Donald E. Keuper
Donald E. Keuper died May 10, 2000, in Woodland. Born July 16, 1920, in Milwaukee, Wis., he was 79.
A retired Presbyterian minister, he had lived in Woodland for 15 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in World War II and had worked for many years in the insurance business.
During his retirement he became a member of the Woodland Masonic Lodge and also worked as a volunteer with the Woodland Police Department.
According to his family, the greatest joy in his life was the time he spent with his loving wife, three daughters and, most especially, his five grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Betty of Woodland, to whom he was marriage for 50 years; three daughters, Carol Abigana and her husband John of Woodland, Janet Jablonowksi and her husband Tom of Los Angeles, and Deborah Johnson of Woodland; five grandchildren, Brett Keuper Abigana, Hilary Joann Abigana, Kaitlyn Drew Johnson, Holland Brynn Johnson and Cassandra Kinley Johnson, all of Woodland; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Molly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lydia Keuper; his brother and sisters, Charles Keuper, Florence Beznica and Loraine Cox; and his niece, Geralynn DeYoung.
A graveside service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Monument Hill Memorial Park. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held today at 4 p.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Heart Association.
McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
KEYLOR
Thelma M. Keylor
Thelma Marie Keylor died Dec. 31, 2000, in St. Francis Hospital in San Francisco. Born April 25, 1906, in Jackson, to Giovanni and Emma Facchini, she was 94.
She had lived in Sacramento and Davis, and worked as a bookkeeper at UC Davis.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keylor; her brothers, Frank Facchini and Arthur Facchini; and her sisters, Ellen Facchini, Grayce Woll and Mildred Facchini.
She is survived by her sons, William and James Keylor, and her daughters-in-law, Rheta Keylor and Ellen Dwyer. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Daniel and Justine Keylor.
Services will be Saturday in San Francisco. Friends and family may call (415) 931-0814 for the location. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Association.
KENYON
Thelma V. Kenyon
Thelma V. Kenyon died in Stollwood Convalescent Hospital, Woodland Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at age 93.
Born May 30, 1910, in San Diego, Mrs. Kenyon had been a Yolo County resident for 40 years. She was the daughter of the silent movie actors who worked at Warner Bros. in the 1910s and 1920s. She appeared at age 5 in a film with Mary Pickford. She met her husband Pierre at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood where they both appeared on stage. She volunteered in Woodland Community Garden in the 1980s.
Survivors include her sons, Harland Kenyon and wife Sue and Forest Kenyon and wife Sylvia, all of Woodland; grandchildren, Harland Jr. and Lexie Kenyon, Randy, Cindy and Brooks Kenyon; six great-grandchildren; nieces, Susan Moore and husband Mark of Payette, Idaho, and Sally Rooney and husband Chuck of La Crescenta.
The family requests memorials be directed to Yolo Co SPCA; and St. John's Retirement Village. Arrangements are under the direction of Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors of Woodland.
Services: Respecting the wishes of Mrs. Kenyon no services are scheduled.
KEYS
Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys (1st of 2 obituaries)
Eleanor Marie Keys (nee Jahnke) passed away in New York on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at the age of 80 after a courageous two year battle with colon/liver cancer. She was born in Chicago, Ill., at the Norwegian American Hospital. She is survived by her brother, Walter, and his wife Gerry, who still reside at the original Jahnke residence where Eleanor grew up. Brothers Arthur and George predeceased her. Eleanor attended a Lutheran Parochial School and later marriage Lynn O. Keys, M.D. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Harmony and husband, Martin H. Savitz, M.D., and son Lynn Evans Keys and wife, Deborah; together with grandchildren Sean and Ariel Savitz; and Chantel, Jessica, Matthew and Alexandra Keys.
Eleanor worked as a medical transcriber for 20 years at the Woodland Clinic Medical Group and retired in June 1996. She was active with Family Radio of Oakland, traveling around the world as a missionary distributing Bibles and Bible Tracks. Her long-standing affiliation with St. Paul's Lutheran Church enabled her to serve in the past as their President, Vice President and Secretary. She taught Sunday School to dozens of 3-5 year olds, many of whom years later still kept in contact with her. Eleanor enjoyed singing in the church choir, as well as, with the Woodland Chamber Singers. She was awarded the Woodland Library Literacy Program title "Tutor of the Year, " enjoyed Shakespeare Club and volunteered for WMH Pink Ladies Auxiliary. Eleanor always wore a smile on her face; the joy and enthusiasm she had for life touched everyone fortunate enough to be blessed by knowing her.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland. Donations may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mission Program, 625 W. Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695; or to Meals on Wheels in Woodland.
Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys (2nd of 2 obituaries)
Eleanor Marie (Jahnke) Keys died in New York following a two year battle with colon/liver cancer on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at age 80.
Born Oct. 5, 1923, in Chicago, Il. at Norwegian American Hospital, Mrs. Keys worked as a medical transcriber for 20 years at the Woodland Clinic Medical Group and retired in June 1996. She was active with Family Radio of Oakland. She traveled around the world as a missionary distributing Bibles and Bible Tracks. Her long-standing affiliation with St. Paul's Lutheran Church enabled her to serve in the past as their President, Vice President and Secretary. She taught Sunday School. She was a member of a choir, as well as, with the Woodland Chamber Singers. She was awarded the Woodland Library Literacy Program title "Tutor of the Year, " member of Shakespeare Club and volunteered for WMH Pink Ladies Auxiliary. She attended a Lutheran Parochial School and later marriage Lynn O. Keys, M.D.
Survivors include her brother, Walter, and his wife Gerry; daughter, Harmony and husband, Martin H. Savitz, M.D.; son, Lynn Evans Keys and wife, Deborah; and grandchildren, Sean and Ariel Savitz; and Chantel, Jessica, Matthew and Alexandra Keys. She was preceded in death by her brothers Arthur and George.
The family requests memorials be directed to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Mission Program, 625 W. Gibson Road, Woodland, 95695; or to Meals on Wheels in Woodland.
Services: A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Woodland.
KIDWELL
Elaine Marie Kidwell
Elaine Marie Kidwell died at her home in Woodland Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 at age 58.
Mrs. Kidwell was born Dec. 26, 1946 in Visalia. She had been a Yolo County resident for 22 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in child development from California State University - Northridge. She worked for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department and for Sacramento County Probation.
Survivors include Mrs. Kidwell's husband, James Kidwell Sr. also of Woodland, her daughters, Lori Marie Kidwell of Chico and Kristen Michelle Owsley of Sacramento; her son, James Kidwell Jr. of Woodland; her grandchildren, Joey, Mary, Forest, Talitha and Serena; her mother, Elizabeth Phillips of Santa Rosa; her sister, Joani Hoff and her husband Brady of Sonora; her brother, David Phillips and his wife Dale of Santa Rosa and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry Vernon Phillips.
Services: A vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 301 Walnut St., Woodland. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Holy Rosary. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. McNary's Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
KIDWELL
Ruby E. Kidwell
Ruby E. Kidwell died on Dec. 15, 1999. Born on Jan. 29, 1911, in Baxter, Tenn., she was 88.
At age 18 she moved to Bakersfield to live with her brother and his wife. She marriage Homer E. Kidwell on May 31, 1932, and moved to Dixon in 1954 to help Homer's uncle, Claude Kidwell, with the family ranching business.
She was a homemaker.
She was active in volunteer and service activities in the Dixon community and had served as past president and board member of the Dixon Senior Citizens Club.
She was instrumental in bringing services to Dixon such as Meals on Wheels, Dixon Redi-Ride and Lighthouse for the Blind. She also worked closely with Dixon city officials to obtain a permanent location for the Dixon Senior Citizens Club. Success was achieved with the construction of the existing Dixon Senior Citizens Multi-Use Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer E. Kidwell, on Jan. 19, 1982.
She is survived by her son, Denny E. Kidwell of Dixon; her daughter, Barbara J. Martinez of El Macero; three grandchildren, Leslye J. Hays-Lopez of Dixon, William Bradley Hays of Sacramento and Stewart E. Hays of Sacramento; and two great-grandchildren, Veronica Gomez of Dixon and Alexandria Lopez of Dixon.
A visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home in Dixon. A funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Silveyville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617, or to the Dixon Senior Citizens, 201 S. Fifth St., Dixon, CA 95620.
KIESSELBACH
Linda Jan Marie Kiesselbach
Linda Jan Marie Kiesselbach died at age 55 on Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, in Auburn, California. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John Kiesselbach and her three children, Sara, Amy, and Beth. Jan graduated from UC Davis with a bachelors degree in 1970. Hobbies included music, fishing, skiing, sailing and bike riding. Jan's work was CEO and accountant for her husband's oral surgery practice for 23 years, both in Woodland and Rocklin. Jan volunteered her musical performances for 20 years. Her upbeat and positive attitude was an inspiration to all who knew her. We love you Jan.
There will be a service scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at First Baptist Church, 139 East Placer St., in Auburn, with a reception to follow at Kiesselbach ranch, 7500 Mears Dr., Auburn (off Mount Vernon Road).
