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Dennis Kellerman Obituary
Dennis was born in Du Quoin on Aug. 8, 1950, the son of Rudolph and Ella (Flure) Kellerman. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Kannia on Oct. 2, 1971, in St. Charles Church, Du Bois, and she survives.
Dennis was a coal miner for 23 years, working at the Burning Star 3, Captain and Horse Creek Mines. He then worked as a dredge operator for Carbon Recovery for six years and worked at the Pinckneyville power plant for 11 years. Dennis was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, enjoyed maintaining his home and property, watching NASCAR and spending time with his family.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Pinckneyville; a son, Kevin (Amanda) Kellerman, D.M.D. of St. Louis; a daughter, Kimberly Kellerman of Christopher; two grandchildren, Oliver and Everett Kellerman; parents, Rudolph and Ella Kellerman of Pinckneyville; nine brothers and sisters, Dorothy (Willard) Schaudt of Cutler, Barbara (Jerry) Denham of Centerville, Ga., Mary (David) Stone of Pinckneyville, Donna (Ron) Mann of Du Quoin, Theresa (Don) Christenson of Jackson, Mo., Rudy Kellerman of Greenville, N.C., Margaret (John) Branum of Albion, Jerome Kellerman of Glen Carbon and Joan (Billy) Sutterer of Sparta; a mother-in-law, Pauline Kannia of Dubois; and many dear nieces; nephews; and friends.
Funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. today in St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, with Father Brian Barker officiating. Interment will be in the St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery in Pinckneyville.
Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. today at the church. The Rosary will be recited at 1 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or St. Bruno Catholic Church.
For more information or to sign the online guest register visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.
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December 14, 2011
Marilyn,
I'm saddened to learn of your husband's passing. We'll be keeping you and your family in our prayers. May your wonderful memories give you comfort.
Marilynn (Schleifer) Hertz
LINDA BRANDON-WALKER
December 13, 2011
Dear Sweet Marilyn,
My heart aches for you in the passing of your husband. This is a hard road to travel, as I have been there. May God give you peace, love, strength and help you in the days ahead. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. May the comfort that only He can give you , surround you and your children and entire family.
Linda Brandon-Walker (former co-worker at St. Joseph's Memorial)
Anita Shirley
December 12, 2011
Marilyn, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God bring you comfort and healing. Anita Shirley (former co-worker at St. Joe's)
December 12, 2011
Marilyn - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Dennis was a good man and I am Blessed that I could call him my friend. May God give you strength and comfort.
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December 11, 2011
To the family of Dennis: I worked with Dennis for many years at the B. S. #3 Mine and help him learn to weld. May the hand of the Holy Spirt comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Myron Dudenbostel Steeleville, IL
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