Carol Irene Steward Keck

Carol Irene Steward Keck

New London

Carol Irene Steward Keck, 81, of New London, formerly of Mackinaw, Illinois, died Saturday, August 30, 2025 at New London Specialty Care. She was born December 22, 1943, in Mediapolis to Carroll Clark Steward and Opal Irene McGraw Steward Vaughn. She married Carroll Dean Keck; they divorced after twenty years. She attended Mediapolis schools and was of the Methodist faith.

She was a homemaker and worked as a CNA. Carol enjoyed reading, dancing, spending time with family; her favorite shows were Survivor, CSI, NCIS, and she was an avid fan of Days of Our Lives.

Survivors include her children, Todd (Jody) Shultz of New London, Deana (Brad) Bogner of Lacon, Illinois, Scott (Chris) Keck of Salem and Carla (Bryan) Moon of Wyanet, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren with another great-grandson on the way; brother Ron Steward of Mediapolis; sisters Charlotte Vigue of Mt. Pleasant, Connie Palmer of Muscatine and Nancie Steward of New London; and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter April; brothers Merle and Gary; sisters Sandy, Anna May, Sharon, Susie and one in infancy; and grandson Dustin Shultz.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated and there will be no services. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.