Norman William Kelm "Norm"

Norm died peacefully with his wife and family by his side, at the age of 90. Norm was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was born on the farm, in rural Plainfield Township, lived in Lockport area most of his life. Norm was a US Army Korean War Veteran, serving in Germany. Retired from Local 673 Teamsters, Member of American Legion John Olson Post #18. Norm was called "Mr. Fix It". He liked and could repair anything. Norm and Ginger spent many great times with their friends from the Way Back Pack of Romeoville and spent many wonderful winters in Reddington Shores, FL.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ginger nee Whalen; 6 children, Will (Judy), Tom (Julie), Dennis, Cindy (Tom) Sorensen, Debby (Dan) Graham and Rodney; 3 step-children, Jim (Cindy) Kuzma, Keith and Ken Kuzma; special niece, Jodi Springborn and nephew Dave Kelsch; Sister in-laws, Marilyn Kelm, Janet Whalen Cissy Egly; Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, William Kelm Jr. and Helen E. Kelm; brother, Ken Kelm and sister Betty Ann Kelsch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church, Lightways Hospice or The Disabled America Veterans.

Visitation and Funeral Service on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church (925 E. 9th ST., Lockport). Visitation begins at 9:00am with services starting at 11:00am. Interment immediately following at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien, IL. Arrangements by O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com