"Mr. & Mrs. Keenan, Please accept our condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time for you and your families. Charles & Pam Nurkkala"
In loving memory of
Patricia Ann Keenan-Close
June 30, 1969 - March 21, 2003
Patricia Ann Keenan-Close, 33 of 108 Albatross, Gwinn, died unexpectedly early Friday morning at Marquette General Hospital.
Trish was born June 30, 1969 in Bossier City, Louisiana, a daughter of Michael & Mary J. (Hazell) Keenan. She was a 1988 graduate of Gwinn High School. On March 30, 2002 she married Michael Close in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and he survives.
Trish worked as a registered nurse at Bell Memorial Hospital. She took great pride and enjoyment in helping those patients she cared for. She was an Air Force veteran and a member of Victory Lutheran Church in Gwinn.
Trish is survived by her husband, Michael Close of Gwinn; children, Madison M. Close, Korey M. & Dustin J. Milner all of Gwinn; parents, Michael & Mary J. Keenan of Gwinn; siblings, Mike Keenan of Gwinn, Suzanne (Jeff) Patton of Virginia and Robin E. Wonders of Illinois; niece, Briannia Wonders of IL; and nephews, Ryan & Kyle Patton of Virginia.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in Victory Lutheran Church in Sawyer Village and on Tuesday from 10 a.m until the time of the funeral service in the church at 11 a.m. with Mark Sippola, Pastor officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations made in Patricias name be directed to Wells Fargo Bank, attention: GiGi Nyquist at 115 Pine Street, Gwinn, MI 49841.
Tributes
"Mike and Mary, We were so sorry to read about your daughter's death in the Mining Journal Online. We know you and your family will all miss her very much. Our condolences to all of you. Alan and Jan Lindquist"
"patty was a wonderful person and she will be missed by all who knew her. our thoughts are with her family at this time"
"God be with each of you at this very difficult time in your life and in the days ahead remember you will be remembered in my prayers. Shelba====Colleen's friend"
"Two of the most important memories of my life will always include Patti. She was part of my wedding and she was there with me when my first child was born. I will always remember and appreciate the support she gave to me during that time. I will always admire her determination, she knew what she wanted and she did it. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time."
"Trish you will always be remembered, for the wonderful friend you were to me and my family. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Mike, Korey, Dusty and Madison. May God be with you always. We love you all Sonny, Margaret,Jasmine and Ashlee."
"I was greatly saddened when I heard of Patty's passing. I went to high school with Patty and considered myself a friend to her. Although we have had no correspondance, other than the "hello's" when I have visited Gwinn, since High School, it is hard to grasp the fact that she is no longer part of this life. From what I understand, Patty did well with her life. I have heard she was a wonderful mother, dedicated professional and personally know that she was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her children and family. May God bless you all and give you needed strength during this time of grieving and sorrow. Rest assure that Patty is in a good place--she now is with God. Carrie (Smale) Kangas"
"You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I remember when you all were visiting in Pennsylvania and I spoke with Trish on the phone. She had such a marvelous sense of humor and quick wit. Please cherish your memories and take strength from them to help you. Love, Julie"
"More than an acquaintance for my two daughters and grand children within the communities of Gwin and Marquette...our condolences to the family of Patricia, a real achiever."
"I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time."
"I met Patti in 1996 when she was an attendant in my sisters wedding. I was able to spend some time with her and her children and have always admired her for her strength and perserverance. She was a beautiful person with a laugh that was contagious! She will be sadly missed. God bless you all during this time of sadness. May you find peace knowing that she is now your guardian angel and that her love for each of you will outlast time itself."
"Mike and Jan, We heard about Patty's death from Dave Shafer. It was such a surprise. I remember the times she would come over and chat with Doug. Here's hoping that they are again chatting together in heaven. We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and so is her family."
"I wanted to say my condolences to the family. God Bless you."
"I first met Patty in 1972, she was just a little thing. I met her and her siblings when I joined a bowling league with her mother. I watched her grow and she grew into a wonderful young lady, wife and mother. I can never know how everyone feels, I can only imagine. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for God to give you faith and strength in the days ahead."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this trying time.. Trish was a wonderful lady who I had the pleasure of knowing personally from grade school thru high school, and I will never forget her smile!"
"Trish, I only knew you for a couple of months, but I feel like I have known you much longer. You have touched my life with your beautiful life. I will never forget you. I will never forget the way you loved Madison. How you were willing to give of yourself for her. We talked about how you deserved a medal. Your friend, Sunshine"
"hello. im sorry to say that i didnt know patty as she was just a little girl when i lived in gwinn. her sisters suzanne and robin and brother michael were freinds of mine and id just like to let the family know i think about them often and im so sorry to hear of their sister's and daughter's passing."
"I only heard of Patti's passing today, and I want to take a moment and say, even though we have not talked in several years, Patti has always remained in my thoughts. Patti and I went to school together. She represents a lot of GOOD memories of what school was about, friendship, ballgames, boys. Although we were not in the same graduating class, we did share many "Out of school" moments. FHA, Pep Rallys, Football games, the list goes on. My prayers are with her Family, Children, and her Husband. Patti, was a WONDERFUL friend, and will truly be missed in my heart. May God bless you all in your time of grief, knowing Patti was loved, and is now in good hands I pray will help relieve some of your grief. I will miss you Patti, you were TRULY a GREAT friend. Nancy"
"To Trish's family: You don't know us, but we have read here of your sudden & unexpected loss, which is so difficult. We've also read the condolences you have already received. You will be thankful for them & for your precious memories. Hopefully knowing how much others care will be a comfort to you."
"Jan & Mike, We are having great difficulty with the realization that Patti is gone from this Earth, but we have to believe she is in a better place. It just doesn't seem right, does it? Our deepest condolences go out to you, your family, to her husband Mike, the boys, and baby Madison - her legacy. There is not much one can say that will comfort the sorrow and anguish, but time and your deep faith will help. My family and I will pray for her soul every day. That is our most cherished offering. You will receive a Mass for her. Michele was there for you and Robin and the rest of the family, if only for a short time, but she is still devastated. Elizabeth is out of town, and doesn't know yet. I know she will be stunned, but I will pass along what will be her fondest thoughts, and her deep sorrow. God loves you. We love you. May God bless and watch over all of you."
"Michael, Words fail us at a time like this. They simply cannot express the sorrow that is felt. Having met Trish just once shows us why she was so deservedly the center of your life for the last couple of years. What a loving, kind, energetic and thoughful person you married! As wonderful as she has been for you, we know that she was there just as much for the children and while it will be so difficult for them to understand, we know that she has left her mark here on earth with all of you. Please know that we are here for you and the kids anytime -- we're only a phone call away. We pray for peace and hope for you all in the weeks and months to come. We love you all."
"Mike and Jan, Our hearts are hurting for you. We DO KNOW what you're going through. This just brings it all back home to us. Wish we were there to comfort you physically. These things are sometimes to hard to comprehend, but God and our Christian friends have been a tremendous help. We pray you have the same support. Please know that you and the rest of family are being prayed for. God bless you and may He keep His loving arms around you. Bill and Jan"
"I learned of Mrs. Close's death from my sister, Kathy and was shocked and saddened. I remember her as Patty. She and I attended Gwinn schools together where I was a student through the 8th grade. We were in first and fouth grades together although Gilbert Elementary wasn't so big that we didn't see each other on the playground. In her wedding photo she doesn't look much different than she did when she was seated next to me at my 6th birthday party. We shared the same birthday. I am keeping Patty's husband, children, and family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all."