Rikkisha Keller

Rikkisha “Rikki” J. Keller, 35, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Rikki was born on October 15, 1986, in Rockford to Joan and Richard Keller. She attended Jefferson High School.  Rikki was a “Daddy’s Girl”, and loved him with all of her heart. They had a blessed relationship that included being best of friends. Rikki missed him every single day that went by since his passing in 2020. She always wore her daddy’s fingerprint (necklace) to remember he was always with her. Rikki shared the love of Rocky Balboa with her dad. Over the last couple of years Rikki took on the important role of becoming caregiver to her mother Joan. Rikki looked forward to getting tattoos, hitting the pool, & was a loyal fan of the Chicago Bears.  Rikki loved spending time with her family and friends. She was motivated to help her family and friends, and always wanted to do what was best for them in whatever way she could. She had a laugh that was so unique and will be incredibly missed! Rikki is survived by her mother, Joan Keller; grandmother, Helen Lawrence; Uncles, Jerry (Stacy Burfield) Lawrence, Shannon (Carlene) Keller, Michael (Lisa) Keller, Kevin (Teri) Keller, Patrick (Jeannie) Keller; aunt, Tami (Gerald) Zickhur; cousins, Roxanne, Barry (April), Brittany, Sammi, Alona, Tess (Travis), Ashley (Erik), Nadia (Nathan), Will, Danny (Kayla), Brady, Erin, Cameron, Austin, Shawn, Kody, Seth, and Caleb, God daughters Talia and Amicia; and countless loving friends. Rikki was reunited with her father, Richard Keller; brother, Jory Keller; grandparents, Lonnie Lawrence, Shannon (Suzi) Keller; Aunts, Tamara and Lori; cousin, Jason. Details for a Celebration of Life for Rikki will be announced at a later date in the future. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois 61111.