Nelson R. Kellems Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Nelson R. Kellems of McLean, Illinois is shared. Nelson, born on December 23, 1931, passed away on October 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nelson R. Kellems to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Kellems and Bertha Davis Kellems; his wife Ramona Walden; his granddaughter Michelle Aaryl; and his sister Delores Howard.
He is survived by: his sons, Barry Kellems (Liisa) of Seattle, WA, David Stephen of New Port Richey, FL and John Stephen of Las Vegas, NV; his stepchildren, Jean Masters (Gary) of Champaign, Janet Townsend of Bloomington and Claude Gordon (Jeanne) of Bloomington; and his brother Bill Kellems (Dorothy) of Waynesville. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McLean Ebenezer Methodist Church (1971 E 550 North Rd, McLean, IL 61754). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McLean American Legion Post #573 or McLean Ebenezer Methodist Church or Mt-Hope-Funks Grove Fire Protection District.
