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Natalee Kelman
1960 - 2013
Natalee Kelman
1960 - 2013
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1960
DIED
2013
Natalee Kelman Obituary
Great Falls —Natalee Holly Kelman, 52, passed away of natural causes on July 10, 2013. Natalee was born September 2, 1960, in Great Falls to Zollie and Evelyn (Masnek) Kelman. She was the owner of Nickel Nat's Casino. She loved spending time at her casino playing her favorite machine, and socializing with friends and customers. When she wasn't gambling, she was gossiping to "Red Bonnet" (Doris). Everyone that knew and met Natalee was greeted with a smile and hug.
Natalee loved spending hours shopping and walking around Wal-Mart, where everyone knew her. She was a member of the Great Falls Voyager booster club and a passionate fan. Natalee participated in and was an avid supporter of the Special Olympics. She enjoyed watching football and rooting for the Vikings.
She is survived by her mother Evelyn Kelman; sister Abby Portney (Mark); brother David (Darla) Kelman; two nieces Jessica and Cortney; three nephews Michael, Scoot and Zachary. She spent 17 years with her companion, Ray Biem. He was her true sweetheart.
She is preceded in death by her father Zollie.
Visitation for Natalee is Sunday, July 14th, 4-6pm, Croxford Funeral Home, 1307 Central Ave. Funeral services will be Monday, July 15th, 1:00pm, Croxford Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A reception after burial at Meadowlark Country Club.
The family asks that all memorial donations be made in Natalee's name to the Special Olympics or Meals On Wheels.
Condolences to the family may be shared at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com.
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July 15, 2013
I was so sorry to learn of Natalee's passing.
I consider myself so fortunate that having not seen her in a lot of years that I crossed path's with her not long ago, and as always, it was so great to see her.
She was always full of so much fun and I would have a great time when I would see her at the casino.
May all of your fond memories of her help to ease your pain in the days ahead. My thoughts and sympathy are with all of you.
Katrina Seipel
July 14, 2013
With love and deepest sorrow, I am so sorry that Natalee has passed away. I will never forget what a loving joy she has been to my life. Natalee will be missed so much that words can't express. God Bless the Kelman Family!!
Jennifer (Bright) Sickler
July 14, 2013
David and family, so sorry to hear about the passing of Natalee. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Ginnie Hennen
July 14, 2013
Evelyn, Abby, Dave and family, Very sorry to hear about Nat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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July 13, 2013
Natalee will be missed by all of us that knew her. My condolences to Evelyn and family. Pepper
July 13, 2013
Nat was a very special person we well miss her and her hugs so sorry for your loss matt , Diane, andJohn Piekarz.
July 13, 2013
Ray, My sympathy to you. You were a great companion, and so good to Nat. Thoughts and prayers are with you, Sincerely Michele Tramelli Mindt
B. Gardner
July 13, 2013
Please accept my condolences. God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
July 13, 2013
We have lost a dear sweet person who brought light to the world. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with the entire Kelman family. The Greenville bunch
Tim Ulery
July 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of Natalee's passing. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. She was a good kid.
Dennis Mora
July 13, 2013
Sorry to hear of Natalee passing,she always had a smile.
Michele Tramelli Mindt
July 12, 2013
I am deeply saddened to read of Nat,s passing. She was a dear child and I have fond memories of babysitting she, David and Abby. Her great hugs, smile and infectious laugh will remain in my heart. I hope your heats will mend, one stitch at a time. God Bless You All, Michele
Kattie Meyer
July 12, 2013
We will miss you cheering the Voyagers on to victory. We offer our deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
Kattie Meyer and the Great Falls Voyagers
colleen Snider-Eiskant
July 12, 2013
Will always hold a special place in my heart for Nat. She brighted my day every time I saw her. She TRULY will be missed.
July 12, 2013
We will miss your smile and hugs Nat. Love Dave, Tammy, Dylon and Brooke Meddock.
Robin Miller
July 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Melan & Hoss Strain
July 12, 2013
I will miss Nat's hugs and her sweet smile Thinking about you all
Pat & Linda(Heusel) Kolwyck
July 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Natalie was always a kick in the pants. We'll miss the smile, giggle, and hugs every time we saw her.
Jack barnes
July 12, 2013
sorry for your families loss Natalee was a spcial person
wagner
July 12, 2013
so sorry thinking of you lyna.
Carla Clay
July 12, 2013
I sorry to hear of the loss of Natalle. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
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