!Auto worker for General Motors (retired)
1964/divorced from Doris Marie Hughes
Height: 5 feet 9 inches
Weight: 150 pounds
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Neal E. Kellerman, 83, of Independence, Mo., peacefully left this life to be with our Savior Tuesday, February 9, 2010.

He was born January 22, 1927, in West Plaines, Mo. Neal was a person who met no strangers, would help anyone and was a prime example to his family and friends. He was of Baptist faith, a dedicated husband and family man. He served in the Army Air Corps in 1946. He worked in a rock quarry, drove for Pace School Bus Service, he retired as a Captain of the Independence Police Department, and served much time with Sutherland Lumber Company working in the plumbing department. He was fondly referred to as "Jack of all trades, master of none."

He is survived by his most precious gem, his wife of 46 years Doris Kellerman; three daughters, Joyce Ann Lust and husband Ron "his buddy," Andrea Fitzpatrick of Independence and Robin Wilkerson and husband Steve of Exelo, Mo.; grandsons, Kevin Turpin and wife Cheri, Kent Turpin and wife Jennifer; great granddaughter, Zoey.

In addition he leaves behind two brothers, Alan Cavaness and wife Doris, Cecil Cavaness; as well as many nieces, nephews, six more grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Neal was preceded in death by his natural parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Cavaness; his adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kellerman; one daughter, Neala "Nicki" Kellerman-Masden; two brothers; and two sisters.

He will always be remembered and deeply missed.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the chapel, with burial to follow at Floral Hills Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences and memories may be left at www.speakschapel.com

Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816 373-3600.

Submitted to The Examiner
Posted Feb 10, 2010 @ 11:49 PM

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Doris Marie Kellerman, 83 of Independence, MO passed away peacefully Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Northcare Hospice House with loved ones gathered at her side. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until service time at the chapel. Donations may be made in her name to the Kidney Foundation. Doris was born November 18, 1933 in Kansas City, MO to David and Margie Bell (Brewer) Hughes and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a self employed hairdresser who owned Golden Keys Salon for 19 years. She was a member of Birchwood Baptist Church, the ABWA and the FOPLA. She enjoyed crocheting angels, folk art painting, cooking and square dancing. Survivors include; a daughter, Joyce Lust (Ron) of Independence, MO; 2 grandsons, Kevin Turpin (Cheri) and Kent Turpin and a great grand daughter, Zoey Belle Turpin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Neal Kellerman in 2010, her parents, a son, Harold and a daughter Andrea. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)
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!1. Ltr. from brother Arthur HUGHES (1991). Also received information by GEDCOM from Ronald Hughes
OCCU Beautician (retired 1982)
Event 2:/1964/Divorced from Alfred Fitzpatrick
11016 Westprot Rd,Indep,Jksn Cnty,Mo 64052
Height: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight: 100 pounds
Was a waitress for Jim Carters resturant. Graduated from beautician school in
1971. Owned her own beauty shop (Golden Keys) from 1974-1982 when she retired.
Current Telephone number (816) 461-8296.
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