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Kevin Kellen Obituary

Kevin "Gramps" Kellen, 67, of Glenview, Nov. 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Marge; loving father of Lauren (Ryan) Sutherlin and Jason (Courtney) Kellen; proud Gramps of Dane and Conner. Family and friends will meet for funeral service, Thursday, 4 p.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 2410 Glenview Rd., Glenview. Interment Private. Memorials may be made to The Cradle, 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, Glenview. Funeral Info 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 9, 2011.

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Marion and Tom Grendzinski

November 3, 2020

MARGE, I CAN'T LET THE DAY GO BY WITHOUT ACKNOWLEDGING HIS PRESENCE HERE ON EARTH. i STILL HAVE THE OBIT ON MY DESK SO I SEE IT OFTEN. I KNOW HE'S KEEPING WATCH OVER YOU, LAUREN, JASON AND THE GRANDKIDS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE TO ALL.

Marion & Tom Grendzinski

November 3, 2019

When I saw this in my email today, I instantly saw Kevin's face and that made me smile but then my brain took me to the now and there was extreme sadness. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know time helps to ease the pain but I also know it never goes away. Sent with love.

November 17, 2011

Dear Marge,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will always have very fond memories of Kevin.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Dick and Dorothy

Pat Golomb

November 13, 2011

Dear Marge and Family,
It has been quite awhile since we have been in touch. We were so sorry and sad to hear about Kevin's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Would love to reconnect and support you in anyway that you want or need. Kevin's memory will live on!
Pat and Dick Golomb

November 11, 2011

Marge,
I was very sad to hear about your husband. I know this has been difficult for you and I hope you take comfort in the prayers and good wishes that are coming your way. I will say an extra prayer this Sunday for you and your family. My deepest sympathy, Kathy Jarka.

November 10, 2011

Dear Marge, Lauren & Jason. There are no words to express the deep sadness we feel for your loss, it goes right to the bone. We are so truly sorry. I wish there was something, anything, we could do or say to help ease your pain. I just can't believe Kevin is gone.

Your very long lost friends, Marion and Tom Grendzinski.

November 10, 2011

Dear Marge and Family, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are so saddened for your loss. We will always remember Kevin. Sincerely, Randy and Kirstin

June Rosenberg

November 9, 2011

Marge -

My condolences to you and your family. I'm so very sorry.

November 9, 2011

Dear Marge, The loss of your dear Kevin will be difficult to bear at times; depend on your family and friends for the much needed support they can give you. You have priceless memories which are possessions that time can never destroy; for it is in Happy Remembrances the heart finds it greatest joy.
My condolences to your family. Your long lost NPA friend, Linda Schaeffer

BARRY MANN

November 9, 2011

MARGE,
WITH DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. I DID NOT KNOW KEVIN ALL THAT WELL, BUT IN THE SHORT TIME I DID KNOW HIM....HE WAS SUCH A GENTLEMAN AND TRULY COULD TELL HE WAS AN ALL AROUND GOOD GUY! TRULY SADDENED BY THIS AND MY SYMPATHY AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY.

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