Br. Leo (Francis) Keigher, C.M.

A funeral will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2022 for Br. Leo (Francis) Keigher, C.M., 92, of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022 at the Apostle of Charity Residence in Perryville.

He was born May 25, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Leo W. and Veronica M. (Haley) Keigher.

Br. Leo was a Vincentian Brother and member of Congregation of the Mission. He ran a Back Door Ministry to serve the poor and homeless of the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Chicago for 43 years.

He served in the United States Army.

Survivors include brother, Pat Keigher; four sisters, Kathleen Lindsay, Rita Keenan, Theresa O’Connor, Eileen Schiltz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margie Keigher.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at Mary, Mother of God Chapel at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville with a vigil service at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Mary, Mother of God Chapel at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville with the Rev. Patrick McDevitt, C.M., Provincial of the Western Providence officiating.

Join the funeral mass for Br. Leo (Francis) Keigher, C.M. through livestream at the St. Mary’s of the Barrens facebook page.

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Burial will be at Vincentian Community Cemetery in Perryville.

Memorial contributions may be given to Congregation of the Mission.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.

Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.