March 16, 2023 at 4:19 p.m.
Sarah Lenhart McKeon
Sarah Lenhart McKeon
Born on April 13, 1962, and raised in the suburb of Northfield, Ill., she graduated from New Trier West High School. Sarah attended the University of Iowa and maintained her Hawkeye fandom for her entire life. Sarah met Mike at the University of Iowa, where they realized their hometowns were five minutes apart. It was in Iowa City where Sarah and Mike fell in love, and it was there where the beginning of a 40+ year relationship was solidified through hard work and commitment to each other.
Sarah and Mike raised three beautiful children in the northern Illinois suburb of Gurnee. Sarah was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. They raised their children to be happy, always encouraging their academic and athletic abilities, as well as outside interests, as best they could. Sarah’s happy place was on the baseball/softball sidelines, watching her kids compete and have fun, always bringing along her giant bag of Twizzlers, dill pickle sunflower seeds, Hot Tamales, Goetze’s caramel candies, and a radio to listen to the Chicago Cubs.
Sarah, Mike and the kids spent countless days at their cabin in northern Wisconsin, inviting friends and family to partake in their favorite Wisconsin-style activities. After their kids went to college seven years ago, Sarah and Mike decided to make the permanent move to Manitowish Waters, where they found their dream home on Island Lake. Sarah lived for sunny days spent on the pontoon boat with her family, friends and best canine pal, Jack. Sarah’s friends she made in Manitowish Waters are forever.
Sarah — wife, mother, friend, family. You will live in our hearts forever.
A private family Mass will take place on Friday, March 17. A public wake and visitation will take place Friday, March 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Nimsgern Funeral Home in Woodruff.
The family is planning for a celebration of Sarah’s life in Manitowish Waters on Saturday, June 3. For details on the wake visit https://sarahmckeonmemorial.squarespace.com/wakedetails.
If you would like to make a donation in Sarah’s name, the McKeon family would welcome donations in the following forms: Flowers for the wake can be sent to Nimsgern Funeral Home. Sarah loved her family and friends, and loved the Cubs. If you would like to make a donation under Sarah McKeon’s name, you can do so to a Cubs Charity, visit https://www.mlb.com/cubs/community/cubs-charities/community-fund. Sarah fought so hard for so long; she is the strongest person we all know. No family should have to experience that. If you would like to make a donation under Sarah McKeon’s name, you can do so at LUNGgevity, visit https://www.lungevity.org.
Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family.
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