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Obituary for Kelby Lee Ottens
KELBY LEE OTTENS, 64, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. The family is holding a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, and planning a Celebration of Life for 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11th at King Pins Saloon in Fulton , IL. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A memorial has been established.
Kelby was born May 20, 1959 in Clinton, IA, to Leon and Joyce (Hoogheem) Ottens. He received his early education in Chadwick, IL was a 1977 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kelby first worked as a bull hauler. Following this, he embarked on a 22-year career with Union Pacific Railroad, retiring in 2016. He was a member of various organizations, including the Morrison United Methodist Church, the Morrison Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 AF & AM, the NRA and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen – BLET. He had an unwavering passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and relished the open road on his rides. Kelby also found immense joy in farming and cattle-raising.
Survivors include his daughter, Jamie Given of Fulton, IL; two sons, Nate (Megan) Ottens and Greg Ottens, both of Morrison; one bonus daughter, Sydnee (Alex) Hogue of Port Byron, IL; four grandchildren, Damen Kingdon, Mason Kingdon, Jaden Hamilton and Lucy Jo Ottens. He is also survived by his mother, Joyce Ottens of Morrison, his significant-other of 25 years, Gloria Ivey, of Morrison, one sister, Pam (Weeter Weiting) Murdock of Savanna, IL; one brother, Kendall Ottens of Morrison.
Kelby was preceded in death by his father, Leon.
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Celebration of Life
Saturday
11
Nov
1:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
King Pins Saloon and Dance Hall
18675 13th Street
Fulton, IL 61252
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