Anthony Deleano Kellem

Morris Illinois....Anthony Deleano Kellem, 39, former Middletown resident, died October 16, 2002 in Morris, Illinois, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.He was born in Anderson, October 14, 1963, the son of Franklin Deleano Kellem and Kathie Keesling Kellem of Anderson. He was a graduate of Shenandoah High School (1982) and had worked in the CIC Correctional facility in Pendleton. He was currently a night store manager for Meijer, Inc. in Bowling Brook, Illinois.He attended Family Harvest Church in Tinley Park, IL and was formally associated with Faith Assembly Church in Anderson. He had been very active in the Royal Rangers of the church and was retired from the National Guard where hie had served over 20 years.Besides his parents, he is survived by his stepmother: Patsy Kellem of Anderson survivors include his wife of 10 years: Denise Ann (Tuterow) of Morris, IL, 7 children: Zechariah Keath Tuterow of Bradenton, FL, Anthony D. (TJ) Kellem of Anderson and Tiffany Marrie Kellem of Anderson, Josiah Gabriel, Elijah Joe, Zephaniah Ervin, and Malachi Franklin Kellem, all of Morris, IL. One Brother: Randall J. Kellem and 1 niece: Amanda Brown as well as 1 great niece; Kristen Nicole Brown. Also his in laws: Gerald and Beverly Tuterow of Bradenton, FL. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Miracle Ann Kellem in 1997.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown, IN with Pastor Walt Weaver officiating.Military honors and a Dove Release service will follow at Miller Cemetery, east of Middletown.Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-8 PM.Memorial contributions may be made to any charity involved in the love and care of children.Online guestbook and Family condolences may be made at: www.ballardandsons.com