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John KELLY Obituary
Of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in his home. He was born March 16, 1925, in Springfield, to Joseph W. and Catherine M. (Linnane) Kelly. John retired from Ameritech in 1986 after 39 ½ years of service. He was a long-time member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where he was in the choir and an usher. John was a World War II veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. Survivors include his three children, Christine Callahan, Joseph (Heidi) Kelly and Mary (Steve) Cornell; son-in-law, Michael Bassell; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; daughter, Kathleen Bassell; grandson, Mark; brother and spouse, James W. and Jane Kelly and son-in-law, James T. Callahan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Bernard Church. Visitation will be held in the church from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Bernard Church or the Animal Welfare League of Springfield. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Steve Massie
June 30, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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paul j casey
June 28, 2022
My father is Tom Casey who was a high school classmate of John's and a lifelong friend. Dad and John talked frequently and John kept my father updated on Springfield current events. In fact dad said that he spoke to John a couple of weeks ago and they had a really nice telephone conversation. I was always impressed that Dad and John remained in touch over the years and had a great fondness for each other. In fact when my father heard about John's passing he immediately called his Monsignor and scheduled a mass. My sincere condolences to John's family. I am so sorry.
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