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Christopher Kellen Obituary

Kellen, Christopher M.
Mar 16, 1979 - Feb 10, 2013

Of Okoboji, Iowa; died February 10, 2013 as a result of a head injury. He was born March 16, 1979 in Omaha, Nebraska. Chris was an avid fisherman and golfer. He is survived by his parents, Mike and Kathy Kellen; sisters, Angie Eatinger and husband Eddie, Lisa Gravelle and husband Matt; nephews: Anthony Kellen, Alec Gravelle, Everett Gravelle, Christian Gravelle, and Thomas Kiepe; nieces, Autumn Eatinger and Brooke Anne Eatinger; grandnephew, Calvin Kellen. He also leaves a large extended family and many friends who loved him.
SERVICES Saturday, February 16 at 1pm at the West Center Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Memories for Kids (Chris' sister Lisa is the founder). Envelopes will be available at the funeral or may be mailed to Memories for Kids, P. O. Box 540216, Omaha, NE 68154. HEAFEY-HEAFEY-HOFFMANN
DWORAK-CUTLER
WEST CENTER CHAPEL
78th & West Center 402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com

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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2013.

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February 18, 2013

Sorry to read about your loss. Thoughts and prayers to your family. -Layla (Lavelle) Stover

Laree Daniel

February 16, 2013

Mike and Kathy my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm praying for your strength during this difficult time.

Cindy Morrison

February 15, 2013

I am so terribly sorry to read about Chris' death. My prayers for The Lord comfort at this time of your loss.

Oh Shucks

February 15, 2013

Sorry to hear about Chris. We enjoyed working with him at Oh Shucks. You're in our prayers at this sad time!
Bev Shuck and Cheryl Barber

Monique Hassenfratz-Hover

February 14, 2013

Chris will always have a special place in my heart. So sorry for your loss.

Terri Werner

February 14, 2013

Kathy and Mike I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Lisa and Angie.

Love

February 13, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I truly understand the pain it is to lose a child. You are in my prayers. Kathy Krier

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Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries - West Center Chapel

7805 W. Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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