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Curtis Shelley Obituary
1950 - 2015
Curtis Shelley, 64, of Kenosha passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunda,y Aug. 2, 2015.
Curtis was born on Oct. 10, 1950, in Waukegan, Ill., the son of the late Ben and Emma (Applewhite) Shelley. He was educated in the schools of Waukegan. Curtis was employed as a forklift operator for many years at Case and Monarch Plastics. His hobbies included working on cars and spending time with his family and friends, especially his children. In his younger years, Curtis was an accomplished H.S. wrestler earning many accolades, trophies, and medals.
Survivors include his children, Sondra and Arnita, Curtis Booker, Michelle Shelley, and Natasha Shelley; a brother, Freddie Shelley; a sister, Evelyn Shelley; seven grandchildren; and many other family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at Kenosha Funeral Services from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. with funeral services to follow at 4 p.m.
Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory
8226 Sheridan Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262) 652-1943
www.kenosha-funeral-services.com
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David Slade
August 10, 2015
I'm sorry to hear about Curtis. He was always a nice guy to me and my family when I was growing up. My deepest condolences to all family members and friends.
PAMELA BRANTLEY
August 10, 2015
My condolences go out to the entire Shelley Family expecially the Children of his Late Sister Lucille Shelley which include: Anthony Shelley of Kenosha, WI. Victor Shelley,(Erica) of Henderson, NV and Shawn Shelley of Racine, WI. I'm sure all the Shelley siblings are reunited now and at a more peaceful place than this earth could offer them. REST PEACEFULLY.
Sherry Wallace
August 10, 2015
You have my sincere condolence to the passing of your loved one. I go back a long way with this family and recently had a conversation with Evenly and Cutrtis. God is a God of all comfort and He will comfort this family.
Terry Kromm
August 8, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss of your dad. I know it is hard you have had your share of loss. If you need to talk call me.
Gail Jones
August 8, 2015
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Michelle, I know how much you loved your Dad. Take comfort in the fact that his love for you will never end. You will always have him in your heart.
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