Keith Allan Quillen, 60, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away at 3:14 p.m. (CST), Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Northwest Health LaPorte Hospital of LaPorte, Indiana, with his family at his side.  

He was born on Friday, September 7, 1962, in East Gary, Indiana, to the late C. James and Helen (Lane) Quillen. 

On March 29, 2006 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, he married Brenda Johnson; she survives.

 
Keith had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area for past twenty - four (24) years coming from Hobart, Indiana.

Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

 

Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. here at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana, with Rev. Joe Hooten, Rev. Keith Raderstrof, and Rev. Paul Dyke, officiating.

 

Burial will be Private for the Family. 

 

Memorials may be given to the Family.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to Miller - Roscka Funeral Home 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana 47960. 

 

Biographical Information:
   Keith had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area for past twenty - four (24) years coming from the Hobart, Indiana area.  He was a 1981 graduate of Calumet High School of Calumet, Indiana.  Keith had worked at local gas stations and delivered papers while living in the Hobart, Indiana, area.  When Keith moved to the Monticello, Indiana, area he went to work at J.H. Saylor Company of Burnettsville, Indiana, and Donaldsons of Rensselaer, Indiana.  Keith was known for his Award-Winning Chili.  He bowled on the Friday Night Mixed League and been on and off leagues for many years. Keith loved going on vacation Gatlinburg, Tennessee, being a favorite destination.  He had also dressed up as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. 

  

Survivors include:

Wife,

Brenda R. Quillen of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Four (4) Children,

Keeley L. Quillen of Monticello, Indiana,

Joseph W.A. Quillen of Monticello, Indiana,

Jennifer (husband Brian) Hallmen, and

Michael Quillen both of Portage, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Grandchildren,

Aubrey Quillen,

Elliana Hallmen, and

Everley Hallmen;

 

Three (3) Siblings,

Tina (husband Kelly) Elston,

Rhonda Quillen, and

Sandra Tuck;

 

Mother-in-law,

Patricia Johnson;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

C. James & Helen (Lane) Quillen;

 

Father-In- Law,

Ernest D. "Ernie" Johnson

 

Sister-In-Law,

Lucretia "Chris" Hardesty;

 

Brother-In-Law,

John Tuck;

 

Niece,

Lisa Johnson;

 

Nephew,

Brian Johnson.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.