Dennis P. Keane age 71 of Clinton, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024. In following Dennis’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 14th from 1 – 5 pm at the Bellevue Community Center, in Bellevue, Ia. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Dennis was born in the Chicago area on November 15, 1952, the son of John and Jeannie (Sake) Keane. Dennis was a proud father of six kids. He had a deep love for his grandchildren, Dr Pepper, and singing John Denver. Dennis has been involved in ministry for over 30 years both within the local church and the greater community. During his early years, Dennis had a career in Law Enforcement, serving in three Illinois communities. Later moving to Iowa, Dennis followed his passion for rural/small church ministries. Dennis was actively involved in Healing/Prayer ministry with others from the tri-state area.

Dennis is survived by 5 children; Fran Danser of Tallahassee, FL, Jason (Teresa) Keane of Earlville, IA, Greg (Amy) Keane of Clinton, Cathleen “Kit” Keane (Jim Simon) of Bellevue and Christi (Matt) Jaeger of Bellevue; a daughter-in-law, Nicole Huggins of Dixon, IL; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Karen Halvorsen of Cape Coral, FL, and Terri Vargas of Kansas City, MO; 2 brothers, Mike (Lynn) Keane of Darien, IL and John Keane of Kansas City, MO, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Shawn in March of 2024 and a great grandson, David.

In lieu of flowers, Dennis wishes for any donations to be made to the Live Like Jake Foundation in honor of David Danser in memory of Denny Keane. https://livelikejake.com