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for Sean Kelly
Karen Sears
July 13, 2011
All of my prayers to entire family..Laura you are in my heart feel free
Contact me....714 376-5004 ...god bless you I have fond memories of
Our long time friendship....take care.... Love Karen sears....Sean is in
My heart....
Karen Sears
July 13, 2011
i went to high school with Laura mani I am devastated on news..I live
In Huntington beach spoke to Laura briefly when they were both here
Sean was surfing here..My thoughts and prayers to the family....I have
Been trying to reach Laura for a year I lost her number...I have known
Laura since the first grade...My email is [email protected] my
Prayers to you Sean made my long time friend very happy...love Karen..
Clark Gilbert
June 8, 2011
To the Kelly Family:
I lived across the street from you all on Turner Avenue--you all were a great family. I played with Sean on occasion in the younger years and in the teen years, enjoyed meaningful conversations with him. A great person-a big heart--and one fine Kelly boy! I just learned of Sean's passing. My prayers are with you all.
God bless you,
Clark Gilbert
The Children of Mariruth & Duke Gawne
March 2, 2011
The Kellys, always so dear to our family. We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved Sean. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our love.
Edie Cooper
December 21, 2010
I knew Sean from High School at Glenbard West...and I was sad to hear of this yesterday. Sending you all love and prayers. Sean was a great person...so full of life. I know his life continues in another Realm; just wish that he didn't have to leave so early. I know you miss him.
Much Love,
Edie Cooper
Chris McCormick
December 15, 2010
Dear Amy and the Kelly Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sean was such a wondeful person and I was lucky enough to know him at St. Pet's, Glenbard and U of I. Know that he will be missed, even by those of us who hadn't seen him in many years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
December 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sean and the Kelly family. Sean will not be forgotten.
Tim Clark
Matt & Sara Joyce
November 29, 2010
To Laura and the Kelly Family,
Sean was so fun and full of life it's hard to believe he's gone. We lived together one semester in the Sigma Chi hous. His attitude and personality were so positive, all the time. He never had a bad day. I took it for granted we'd see each other again. Sean and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Abel
November 29, 2010
Dear Amy and Kelly family,
I knew Sean from our grade school years at St. Petronille and the youth group when we were in high school. He was a dear friend and always full of kindness and joy. He was always smiling, and he made you feel great after each time you saw him. I had not seen for a long time, but his friendship left an impact on me and many many others. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich & Cindy Sweeney
November 29, 2010
Dear Laura and the Kelly Family, We were so sorry to hear of Sean’s passing. He was one of the very best, a true gentleman and pleasure to be around. I have many wonderful memories of Sean, from working beside him, to the many Mammoth ski trips, white water rafting and some great times we had in Vegas. Most of all, I will always remember Sean, with his fantastic smile, as the true friend he was to all who knew him. He definitely lived life to the fullest and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
George & Diane Dirksen
November 28, 2010
Dear Kelly Family,
Our family shares in your grief at this time. We remember fondly, our memorable times at Christian Family Camp and what a great friend Sean was to our kids. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
November 28, 2010
Dear Laura and all the Kelly family,
You are in our hearts and prayers My children have very fond memories of beach camping with Sean. Please take care of yourselves
Love and blessings,
The Peabody Family
Jon,Kimberly,Evan and Quinn
Sally Kelly
November 27, 2010
Dear Kelly's:
You would be very proud of the tribute we had in Chicago to honor Sean.
The service at St. Giles was beautiful with prayer and song and pictures that showed his full life.
It was his wedding that convinced Tom and I to have the family together to celebrate our union and we thank them for showing how family means so much in good times and we also celebrate a life well lived in sorrow times.
Our hearts are heavy but are so blessed that we knew him and loved him.
Sally and Tom Kelly
Mark Keating
November 27, 2010
Sean's picture says it all. All of my memories of Sean from grade school and high school were of a kind hearted, smiling, happy person. I found myself often jealous of his successes, and his ability to make friends with all those he knew.
My heart and my prayers go out to all those in mourning, may you find peace in knowing Sean's reward is in heaven.
Carol Pictor
November 27, 2010
Dear Kellys:
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember Sean from St. Pet's, Glenbard, and CFC. He was a great kid, he always saw the bright side of life, and one or more of our girls always had a crush on him. We know you and his wife will certainly miss him. God Bless all of you, we are praying for you.
The Pictor Family
Bill & Dana Tarver
November 27, 2010
Laura & Kelly family,
Dana and I can't properly express the sadness we share with your loss of Sean. I have been blessed with so many great times with Sean over the years, never enough and always wanting to be around him more. His bright smile and personality, kind and generous heart, infectious laughter...what an individual. He will surely light up the party in heaven and make us look forward to seeing him again.
With our love and deep sympathy,
Bill & Dana
November 26, 2010
Dear Kelly Family, I knew Sean at Glenbard West where we often were put together in classes, I presume because of our surname' s proximity in the alphabet. I never did get to know Sean very well, but I can tell you I have only memories of him smiling and laughing- you couldn't help smiling back. I had to pull out my dusty yearbook to see his face in the lineup of our State Champion football team. I don't reminisce muchabout high school and it is not a book that I get out frequently yet I strangely felt very proud of being a hilltopper.
I hope that as time passes your pain fades but your memories remain clear. I am very glad to have known Sean if for only a while.
Take care, Eric Henzi
Bob Kazuk
November 26, 2010
Dear Kelly Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Sean. I was a Sigma Chi with Sean at U of I. He was such a nice and fun person. He was just a naturally good person. I will miss him so much. I am glad I got to see him in Chicago over Christmas last year and I am glad Sean got to see the Blackhawks win the Stanley cup. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Sean. God Bless.
Mike Lein
November 26, 2010
Dear Kelly Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I just met Sean last week down in Baja, and we had a wonderful time talking and surfing together. He had such a gentle, positive spirit about him that I'll never forget.
I'm so thankful I got a chance to know Sean, even if only for a few days.
I know this must be an incredibly painful time, but I'm sure you have many wonderful memories to help carry you through.
Linda & Damian Silva
November 26, 2010
To Sarah and family,
No words can explain the sadness in my heart for all of you. You are such a special family and have so much love for each other, which is the only way you can make it through such a tragedy. Much love and prayers
November 26, 2010
To the whole Kelly family: Thoughts of Sean always bring a smile to my face. His charisma and sense of fun are what I remember most about him during high school. You have my sympathies and I hope that your sadness turns into fond memories that bring you joy.
Colleen (Brosnan) Phelan
November 25, 2010
Laura and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will my miss Sean-mon as I always called him and how he always ended his conversation with "Party up Grace" We will never forget all the good times we spent with you and him and the many memories we've made especially with him always calling Ron "Stay-Puff"
We will definitely miss him, his laugh, his smile. We love him.
RIP Sean-mon.
Grace Noblett
Ron and Grace Noblett
November 25, 2010
Laura and All,
Grace and I loved Sean very much. Many years of memories we`ll cherish for ever. Not enough space to share them all. God bless
Marty Mueller
November 25, 2010
Amy and Kelly family,
I was so so saddened to hear the news of Sean’s passing. I can easily and fondly recall the fun and care-free times we had at CFC hanging around the pool and campfires…those memories bring a smile to my face. I also recall seeing Sean on campus in C-U and the nice time we had catching up after many years.
I want you to know that Sean will be with you always...he will live on in spirit and you'll see that often in the things and people around you...and it will amaze you.
Sadly, I do know the pain of losing a sibling, and so I know the deep sorrow you must feel. I also know that there will be an eventual easing of that deep sorrow. Time is not the healer, as many may say, it’s what we do with that time that heals our heart.
May the good Lord bring you peace and comfort this week and during the tough days ahead. I believe that your faith is strong and I pray that it remains strong, you'll need to draw on it often.
I pass along this Psalm that our CFC friend Cindy Schell passed on to me 5 years ago after our 4 year old daughter Christine died suddenly-may it bring comfort to you as it has to me and my family:
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.
As the passing days turn into months and years, you will certainly grow to understand what God means when He says 'Do not be afraid, I am with you...' …He is always with you.
My heart is so heavy today. I will keep you and your family and friends in my daily prayers. I know that your faith, family and friends will help you make it through this challenging and sorrowful time.
May the Peace and Grace of God be with you today and every day.
Peace, love and comfort to you my friends...your CFC friend Marty
November 25, 2010
Laura and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very very sorry for you loss. Sean was an inc redible person with such a big heart.
Kenny & Kathy Milhone (Cypress, Ca)
Liz Donnelly
November 25, 2010
Dear Kelly Family,
I send you my heartfelt thoughts and prayers and those of my family (the Dukes). Our great memories of the days together at Christian Family Camp keep resurfacing all these years later. Please take gentle care of yourselves at this most difficult time.
Love and blessings,
Tammy & Dan Bondurant
November 25, 2010
Laura and family,
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayer and sending strength your way. We are so sorry that we can't make it out for the funeral but please know you and Sean are on our minds.
We have some great memories of Sean, especially his laugh and how excited he was when I had Oreo cookies in the cookie jar. Sean, Dan and I had some good times together, teasing Mike and rooting against the Lakers, much to your irritation. LOL
Please take care of yourself and stay strong.
With love,
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