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Sharon Kellen Obituary
Born: May 2, 1942 in Mendota, IL
Died: September 24, 2023 in Mendota, IL
Sharon Kay Kellen, 81, of Sublette, IL passed away in the early morning of Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Allure of Mendota, IL.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Compton with Rev. Jeff Schlesinger officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services.
Sharon was born May 2, 1942 in Mendota, the daughter of Delphan and Arlene (Pierce) Schlesinger.
Sharon was a graduate of Amboy High School class of 1960. She was married to Gaylon Ehlers for 20 years and they had two sons, Brent, and Brad. On September 21, 1985, Sharon married Robert "Buck" Kellen of Sublette and was married to Robert until his death in 2018. Sharon held several jobs in her lifetime including the First State Bank of Mendota, Sunrise Nursing Home in Mendota, and the Farmer's State Bank of Sublette before retiring from Woodhaven Lakes General Store in Sublette. In life, Sharon enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, and involved herself with many hobbies including reading, baking, cross-stitching, ceramics, gardening, and listening to her favorite band, The Statler Brothers. Amongst family and friends, Sharon was also known for her avid love for the U.S.A, displaying red, white, and blue and/or flag decorations throughout the house in various fashions year-round along with her countless pieces of patriotic jewelry.
Sharon was preceded in death by both parents and her husband Robert "Buck" Kellen in 2018.
Sharon is survived by her two sons, Brent Ehlers of Omaha, NE, and Brad (Mary) Ehlers, of Sublette, IL; two brothers, Gale (Jeanne) Schlesinger of Cedar Rapids, IA, and Randy (Mark Lamkins) Schlesinger of Sublette, IL; brother-in-law Kevin (Kathy) Kellen of Rhinelander, WI; sister-in-law Karen (Dina) Kellen of Lakewood, CO; three grandchildren, Brock (Erika) Ehlers of Munster, IN, Caitlin (Ryan Elmendorf) Ehlers of Dixon, IL, and Dylan (Brittany Alleman) Ehlers of Sublette, IL; three great-grandchildren, Bay Machuca and Cameron Ehlers of Munster, IN, and Liam Elmendorf of Dixon, IL; and, many nieces and nephews. Sharon is also survived by Gaylon Ehlers, the father of her sons Brent and Brad.
Memorials may be addressed to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton, IL. Online condolences may be left at www.merrittfh.com
Pallbearers are Brock Ehlers, Caitlin Ehlers and Dylan Ehlers, Kendra Preston, Brandon Schlesinger, and Holli Tongate.
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Roger & Jean Simkins
September 28, 2023
It´s so hard to lose a loved one, but especially difficult to lose your mother. Enjoy all the good memories. Our prayers are with you.
Roger & Jean Simkins
Kimberly LAUER
September 27, 2023
Brad, Mary, & family, You have our sympathy & prayers. Miss you guys.
Tom & Kim Lauer
Amanda Kaad (Ridge)
September 26, 2023
She was such a joy to be around. Will miss her tremendously. She always had a comeback, no matter what!
Mary Ann Doran Mullen
September 26, 2023
I will always have a cherished memory of being her flower girl.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Katzwinkel
September 25, 2023
I will miss Sharon, swearing every time I came to get her for therapy! Then came to therapy and had fun with the other patients. She was a caring person. Helped the other residents.
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