Rudean Keith, age 66, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Roseau, Minnesota, and built a beautiful life in Makinen, Minnesota, before later moving to Glenwood to be closer to her grandchildren.
Rudean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Allen; her mother, Wanda Eastgate (Pearson); her father, John Ross Burnell (Pinky); her stepmother, Irene Jensen; and her brothers, Jack Burnell and Riley Burnell.
She is survived by her loving spouse, Robert Keith (Bob); her children: Jessie (Allen) and Byron Amiot, Sandi Allen, Derrick and Christina Allen, Tara Keith, Tami Keith, and Tonia Keith; and her grandchildren: Isaiah Allen, Dylan Amiot, Dakota Amiot, Dawsyn Amiot, Destiny Amiot, Hailey Speiring, Chloe Speiring, Sophia Allen, Conner Allen, Jalyssa Keith, Aliyah Keith, Jayden Keith, Braylen Keith, and Akaisha Keith.
A graveside goodbye and burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. on June 20th, followed by a Celebration of Life at Timbers Edge.
Rudean’s love, strength, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.