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BERNARD KELLY Obituary

Bernard S. Kelly "Barney," retired CPD, loving husband of Arlis, nee Lee; loving father of Mary Kathryn (Jim) Welti, Barney and Patrick (Lonnie); loving step-father to Deborah (Louis) Latka, Wendy (the late Mark) Smogor, Mark (Brenda) Wrobel, Karen (Bruce) Burns and Lisa (Dave) Platnik; grandfather to Kaitlyn, Colton and Cassidy; lovingly called Bernie to many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear brother of Frank (Pauline) Kelly, Mary Kathryn (the late Jim) Brophy, Bernadette Kania and Faye Larsen; fond uncle to many. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, family and friends to meet at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 1010 W. Webster, for a 10 a.m. funeral Mass. Interment private. Please omit flowers. For info 847-685-1002 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 15, 2009.

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Jim Tobin Ret. CPD

November 19, 2009

Dear Mary and Jim:

Again, so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories keep your Dad close to you and your family. Your Dad will be in my prayers.

Jim and Barb Larsen

November 16, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Laura and Mac McKissack

November 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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