Dottie Rose Kellerman-Bridges' Obituary
Dottie Rose Kellerman-Bridges, 80, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away on February 9, 2025 in Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Dottie was born on July 2, 1944, in Perry County, Illinois to Paul and Betty (Morganthaler) Kelly. She lived her entire life in Southern Illinois and was a member of Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale, Illinois. Dottie was a tax preparer and bookkeeper by trade.
Dottie married the late Carl Kellerman on November 25, 1966 and they raised three children. She later married Thomas Bridges and he survives.
She is survived by one brother Jerry Kelly and one sister Anita Hoerchler; her 3 children: Paula (Kevin) Linker, Philip Kellerman and Phyllis (Doug) Czerniakowski; 7 grandchildren: Nathaniel and Benjamin Linker; Ivy, Ireland, and Isaac Kellerman; and Jacob and Julie Czerniakowski. She was very proud of and loved all of her children and grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved pup - BB.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Interment will be at the Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Murdale Baptist Church, Carbondale, IL.
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