Herman J. Bellm's Obituary
Herman J. Bellm, 88 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Muurphysboro, IL, the son of the late Herman and Etta (Phoenix) Bellm. Herman was an active member of the Columbia Gymnastic Association, American Legion Post #581, and Knights of Columbus Council #6165, Columbia, IL. He had served in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran of WW II and also the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had retired from the Monsanto Chemical Co., Sauget, IL. He was married to Kathryn (Soper) Bellm, who survives him. They were married on December 27, 1952, in Murphysboro, IL.
VisitationSunday, November 23, 2014 3:00 pm - 7:00 pmAmerican Legion Post 581 Memorial Service 6:30 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Services & IntermentGraveside Committal Services, and burial of ashes on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 1:00 pmImmaculate Conception CemeteryColumbia, ILFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsHospice of Southern Illinois, 305 So. Illinois St., Belleville, Il 62220, or Immaculate Conception Church - Building Fund, or Eugene Schorb - Immaculate Conception School Education Fund, 411 Palmer Rd., Columbia, IL 62236.
Also SurvivingDaughter, Jayne A. Bellm of Columbia, IL Son, John (Beverly) J. Bellm of Ava, MO Daughter, Mary J. Yearian of Waterloo, IL Daughter, Carolyn (Kevin) S. Maxfield of Waterloo, IL 6 Grandchildren 3 Great GrandchildrenOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, Aaron Bellm, Sisters, Ruby Borgsmiller and Dorothy Cowell
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