Charlene Keck

Charlene Keck, 83, of Versailles passed away at 3:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Kings Daughters Hospital in Madison. She was born in Milan on April 5, 1941, the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Powers Bishop. She was married to Jerry Keck on July 26, 1958 and he preceded her in death on January 17, 2003. Survivors include one son Jerry (Katrina) Keck of Versailles; three daughters Cheryl (Mike) Richmond of Versailles, Susann (Mark) Abdon of Bennington, and Carole (Bill) Lewis of Vevay; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother Lee Bishop of Versailles. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gene Bishop, and her sister Betty Hicks. Mrs. Keck attended school in New Marion and Versailles. She worked for over 40 years in the Ripley County Court House, serving in the Assessor and Treasurer's offices, but was best known in the community for her work as registrar with the Ripley County Health Department. Charlene loved the old classic movies, spending time with her family, and, in her younger days, roller skating. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Johnnie Lohrum officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Versailles American Legion or the Ripley County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.