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Kathryn Kellen Obituary

Kathryn Ann Kellen (Dinehart)

1948-2023

Kathryn A. Kellen (Dinehart) was born on August 3, 1948 in Bertha, MN. Daughter of the late Clifford Dinehart and Emily Varin and older sister of the late Mark Varin. Kathy, a 1966 graduate of Grand Rapids High School, passed away peacefully at the age of 75 in Stillwater, MN on September 20th of natural causes. She is survived by her two daughters Carmen Kellen-Jennings (Joe), Denise Meurer-Kellen (Wendy). Grandchildren, Kyle, Kayla, and Courtney Thompson. Brother Allan Dinehart (Lynn). Godchild, Stephanie Morris (Varin) and a number of neices and nephew. Burial services will be private for immediate family in Browerville, MN where she will be laid to rest with her mother.

There will be a private service with immediate family.

Published by Grand Rapids Herald-Review on Sep. 30, 2023.

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Barbara J Erickson

October 3, 2023

Al, We are so sorry for you loss. Last time we saw Kathy was when our mothers were living at Pine Ridge Apts, in Grand Rapids.That was a fun day! Our deepest sympathies. Barb & Steve Erickson

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