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Ruth Kelly Obituary

Ruth Kelly, nee Fell, 77, of Prospect Heights formerly of Glenview, May 6, 2011, beloved wife of the late James G. Kelly; loving mother of Kitty (Ralph) Reichenbach, Kevin Kelly and Michael (Martina) Kelly; proud grandmother of Daniel, Kelly, ReJon and Misty; dear sister of Jane Olsen and Judy Mercer; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Ruth was a graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing and a pediatric nurse for over 40 years. She was an avid golfer and bridge player and will be missed by her many dear friends. Memorial visitation Sunday 2 to 6 p.m. at the N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. (just S. of Lake Ave. on W. side). Family and Friends will meet for Memorial Mass Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Liguori , 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Heights. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Midwest Palliative & Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60026. Funeral Info., 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 11, 2011.

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