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KEITH ELLERMAN Obituary

Keith Michael Ellerman, born Aug. 22, 1976 in, and resident of, Chicago, IL was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ while surrounded by family and friends on July 27, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Darling son of Kimberly Russell nee Ellerman and Al "Sonny" Russell; adored brother of Kara; beloved grandson of Ann and the late Robert Ellerman; and dear nephew; loyal friend of many, he will be remembered for his good heart and sense of humor, and will be deeply missed by all that loved him. Keith was a long time sports enthusiast, and an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Cubs. Keith's life will be celebrated on Saturday Aug, 4 at 9:15 a.m. from Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago to St. Cornelius Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made on Keith's behalf to The Carcinoid Cancer Foundation (www.carcinoid.org) or The Moffitt Cancer Foundation (www.moffitt.org). Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 773-774-0366 or www.colonialfuneral.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 2, 2012.

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TRACY McMAHON

July 27, 2020

remembering your good heart -- rest in peace ❤

Keith loving his "little skiddeo"

July 20, 2013

April 6, 2013

DEAREST KEITH,
I SO MISS YOU VERY MUCH TILL THIS DAY. YOU WERE SUCH AN AMAZING PERSON, AND TO THINK YOU LIVED BELOW ME FOR SO MANY YEARS! I AM SO SORRY THAT I COULD NOT BE THERE FOR YOUR FUNERAL AS I WAS NOT AWARE OF WHEN IT WAS HELD, I HOPE THAT YOU CAN FORGIVE ME AND MY FAMILY FOR NOT ATTENDING. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS AND WITH YOUR FAMILY. I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER, AS YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY THOUGHT'S. MAY THE KINGDOM OF "GOD" AND HIS "ANGELS" BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. AND ALL MY BLESSINGS TO THE ELLERMAN FAMILY AS YOU ARE AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS..
SINCERELY,
MONA..

January 17, 2013

Kim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Merit Toveli Tremper, South Elgin, IL.

Tracy McMahon

January 15, 2013

I just received this heartbreaking news from your Mom Keith & I had instant memories of your smile, your laugh, and your good heart. You will be missed here but never forgotten. Rest in peace my friend, rest in peace.

Shelley Wilson

September 28, 2012

I am so sad to see this. I have known Keith since we were maybe 14. I used to go to the city to see him all the time. He was a great friend to me and was there during a lot for me. I lost touch when I moved and got married about ten years ago. Over the years I tried to find him with no luck. Last night I had a dream about hanging out with him so I decided to google him again and found this. I wish I would have found him sooner so I could have been there for him and let him know how much he meant to me. I send all my love and prayers to his family and friends. He will be sooo missed and definitely not forgotten!

August 16, 2012

Keith was like a son to me and will be held in my heart for years to come.He was a brother to my son's Jason and Jeremy also to Ruben, Richard, Eddy and many others who had the opportunity to send time with him before meeting our God to live in eternal peace.
Love you Kim, I'm here for you!
Lupe

Jennifer Ellerman-Queen

August 7, 2012

For those who wanted to see the memorial video I put together for Keith, I have posted it up online at: https://vimeo.com/46951109

Karen Barrow

August 7, 2012

Dear Kim, Sonny, Aunt Nancy and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we did not get together often, my memories of Keith will always be of his kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love, Karen Sue, Katy,Matt & Lauren

Alana J Rogers- Locallo

August 4, 2012

Growing up on Catalpa with you was the best, thank you Keith for all the fond memories and for making my childhood awesome. I know you are with your grandpa now and you are free of your pain but you will be missed here your memory lives on and I shall see you again soon, we can play ditch like we did as kids:) my love to the Ellerman/Russell family.

Carol Johnson

August 2, 2012

Keith is now resting in peace in the glory of God. He was a wonderful person I knew from the time he was born and will be missed dearly. All my love to his family....Carol Johnson

The Staff of Colonial Wojciechowski Funeral Home

August 2, 2012

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