Lois Marie Kellerman, 84, died Thursday, April 5, 2018 at CedarView Assisted Living, Hays, KS. Lois was born on August 2, 1933 near Logan, KS on the home place to Frederick W. and Elizabeth (Vandervelde) Stutterheim. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman and eldest son Lonnie. Lois is survived by daughter Tammy Stecklein and husband, Rick, Hays; two sons, Tim Kellerman, Richmond, MO and Dan Kellerman, Lawrence, KS; daughter-in-law, Cathy Kellerman, Baldwin City, KS; two brothers, Myron Stutterheim and wife, Norma and Robert Stutterheim and wife, Joyce; 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren plus 4 on the way and many family relatives and friends.

Lois was married to Norman L. Kellerman on April 23, 1955 and was a long-time resident of Stuttgart, KS. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage and were business partners at Kellerman Garage through most of their married life. She graduated from Prairie View High School and attended Fort Hays State where she earned her teaching degree. She taught school in Stuttgart and substituted in the area. Lois was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Stuttgart. She was active in the church choir and the Women of the Church group serving her parish and community.

Lois was a dedicated wife and mother who utilized her farming skills to grow the most amazing gardens for fresh produce in the summers and canned the mass excess for the winters and to share. She loved to bake her perfected coffee cakes, fried donuts and pies where fond memories of coming home from school to the delectable aroma was always met.

Lois was a diehard Kansas Jayhawk basketball fan and never missed watching or listening to a game. She will be remembered by her quick wit, her uncanny humor and her ability to always see the good in any situation.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, KS, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating. Burial will follow in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Mrs. Kellerman will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday, and again Monday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.