About This Memory Space
This page was created for Dorothy Matilda Keller's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Dorothy Matilda Keller's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Dorothy Matilda Keller. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Dorothy Matilda Keller crafted a century of cherished moments, weaving threads of faith, family adventures, and quiet craftsmanship into a tapestry that inspired all who knew her.
Born in the rolling plains of Beatrice, Nebraska, to Fred W. Falkenroth and Anna Cohrs Falkenroth, Dorothy embraced a life marked by steadfast devotion and joyful exploration. United in marriage with Jim Keller on June 27, 1948, the couple nurtured a partnership filled with shared dreams. In her later decades, they constructed a welcoming home in Zionsville, Indiana, escaped winters to Florida's sun, and crisscrossed America on memorable journeys. A lifelong pillar of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Dorothy discovered new purpose in quilting alongside a church mission circle, her hands creating warmth for others.
Dorothy dedicated years of diligent service at Merchants Bank, first in bustling downtown Indianapolis and later at the 38th Street Branch, contributing her reliability and skill until her retirement in 1987. Her work ethic left an enduring mark on colleagues and the community she served.
Family & Loved Ones
Central to Dorothy's joys were the lively gatherings with an extended network of aunts, uncles, and cousins, thanks to the large broods of Jim and her own siblings. Though Jim, her five siblings, and parents preceded her in death, she leaves behind a devoted trio of children—Linda S. Voss, James R. Keller Jr., and Gary S. Keller—along with four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all enriched by her nurturing spirit and stories of family unity.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from acquaintances and kin alike illuminate Dorothy's gentle influence, underscoring her unwavering faith, artistic quilting talents, and the profound comfort she offered through decades of familial bonds.