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John Kelly Obituary

Kelly, John Michael Born to Eternal Life August 2, 2007, age 64 years. Devoted husband of Mary (nee Klein) for 42 years. Loving father of Peggie (Joe) Mentink, Steve (Alicia) Kelly and Karyn (Kevin) Kramp. Playful and adored grandfather of Megan, Steve, Grace, Cassidy, Wesley, Benjamin, Connor and Collin. Brother of Joan Becker, Jerry (Jean) Kelly and Jude (Diane) Kelly. Brother-in-law of Jerry (Diane) Klein, Tom (Connie) Klein, Patty Klein and Kathy Klein. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Also fondly remembered by many relatives and friends. Preceded in death by infant grandson Andrew Kelly; parents Raymond and Ida Kelly; niece and nephew Jenny and Sean Kelly; brother Jim Kelly; sister-in-law Donna Kelly; brother-in-law Herb Becker; and father and mother-in-law Sylvester and Veronica Klein. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, August 6, 6:30 PM at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH, 60th and Oklahoma Ave. Visitation Monday at the Church from 4:30 PM until time of Mass. Private Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. John spent all of his free time helping others, his generous heart and strong hands will be dearly missed. John's legacy of kindness will be lived out through the many lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, memorials in John's memory to Children's Hospital and Health System Foundation / Allergy and Asthma Fund, P.O. Box 1997-MS3050, Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997. SCHRAMKA FUNERAL HOME Milwaukee 414-464-4040

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 5, 2007.

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Roger & Toni Peroutka

August 30, 2007

To my best friend John on what would would have been your 65th birthday. You were a great friend. We knew each other for the greater part of our lives. We always shared our birthdays together as well as our spouse's birthdays. We were together to toast the turning ahead and turning back of the clocks. We toasted in the New Years for almost a third of a century. Our's families were truly one together. You have left us with many fond memories as you touched our lives. We will never cross a bridge without thinking of you.

Rest in peace my friend, you have left us behind but you will NEVER be forgotten. We will miss you dearly and be in our hearts forever.

Roger

PS: Don't lose your sun glasses.

Doris and Julia Staehler

August 6, 2007

John will always remain in our hearts. His smile and kindness always remembered as a source of strength and calm when our lives are troubled. Mary, we love you!

John Flayter

August 6, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you forever Mr. Kelly!

John, Lynda & Olivia Flayter

Helene Giese

August 6, 2007

Ron always talked fondly about the time spent with the Kelly's. My condolences to your family.

Helene Giese

Brian Peroutka

August 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.

Brian, Kelly, Chris, Jacob, & Douglas Peroutka

Ken and Mary Ripp and Family

August 5, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. John has brought so much love and laughter to all the times we were with him. His smiles and quick wit will be missed. We pray all these memories of him bring all of you comfort.

Julienne Moritz

August 5, 2007

I'm so very sorry for your loss and hope the blessings of how he has touched each and every one of your lives soon overcome your sadness.

It's been many years since we've crossed paths, but I will always remember Mr. Kelly for his strength and caring ways.

God bless and with love,
Julienne Moritz

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