Nelson R. Kellems

He was born on December 23, 1931 in Kenney, IL, son of John and Bertha Davis Kellems. He married Ramona Walden on November 4, 1972 at Funks Grove, she preceded him in death on May 15, 2012 in Normal. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Michelle Aaryl and one sister, Delores Howard.

Surviving are three sons, Barry (Liisa) Kellems of Seattle, WA, David Stephen of New Port Richey, FL and John Stephen of Las Vegas, NV; his step-children, Jean (Gary) Masters of Champaign, Janet Townsend and Claude (Jeanne) Gordon, both of Bloomington. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one brother, Bill (Dorothy) Kellems of Waynesville.

Nelson was a United States Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving from 1952 to 1954 and stationed in Austria. He was a member and former commander of the American Legion Burger-Benedict Post #573 in McLean and was proud to have flown on the Honor Flight to Washington DC.

Nelson enjoyed working as a security guard at Eureka Williams Co in Bloomington. He also liked woodworking.

He was a member of McLean Ebenezer Methodist Church, where a memorial service will be held at a later date (Service information will be updated online when available).

Cremation rites have been accorded by East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington. A private inurnment will take place at Funks Grove Cemetery, McLean.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McLean American Legion Post #573 or McLean Ebenezer Methodist Church or Mt-Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District.

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