Mary Frances Kelly
1932 - 2018
Mary Frances Kelly
1932 - 2018
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BORN
1932
DIED
2018
Mary Frances Kelly Obituary
Mary Frances Kelly, age 86, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 7:05 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on October 7, 1932 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to Felix W. and Antonilla “Toni” A. (Miller) Bolinski. Mary passed away 11 years to the day after her mother. On September 17, 1951, she married Billy J. Kelly at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on September 20, 2014 after 63 years of marriage. She was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL. Mary enjoyed gardening and growing flowers, sewing, cooking, crocheting and quilting and especially loved her grandchildren.
Survivors include her daughter and caregiver, Karen (Roger) Heape of Pinckneyville, IL; four sons, David (Shirley) Kelly, Mark Kelly, Kevin (Lori) Kelly, all of Pinckneyville, IL and Dan (Marilyn) Kelly of White Water, CO; thirty grandchildren, Jeramy (Angie) Kelly, Dana (Jim) Buschschulte, Jaci Kelly, Scott Kelly, Christopher (Amanda) Kelly, Billy (Misty) Brehm, Shawn Brehm, Kendra Kelly (Danny Hughes), Dustin (Candice) Brehm, Jarrett (Danae) Kelly, Zack (Lisa) Kelly, Kristina (Doug) Jeffers, Erynn Kelly, Levi Kelly, Cody Heape, Andrew Kelly, Brittany (Justin) Frazer, Jerry (Heather) Smith, Annette Kuntz, Josh (Tammy) Smith, Amanda (Jeff) Riser, Laura (Mike) McKinzie, Grant (Mariah) Shippam, Tyler (Amber) Shippam, Jennifer Kirk (Rick Porter), Marie (Ryan) Spann, Jerry (Yvonne) McDonnough, DeeDee (Evan) Quick, Taylor Kelly and Andrew Kelly; seventy-two great-grandchildren; thirteen great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Patty Robertson and Gloria Kelly Hirsh; and two former daughters-in-law, Terry Kelly and Anita Starkweather.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, Patrick Schimpf; two great-grandsons, Matthew Bushschulte and Jacob Kelly; and a son-in-law, Michael Brehm.
Funeral services will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Brian Barker and Father Augustine Ibezimako officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m. and on Saturday at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with a prayer service at 9:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Perry County Home Health Care.
Beth Davis
December 21, 2018
Prayers to the family my heart goes out to you all.
Jerry Kelly
December 21, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. And we apologize that we cant be there for all of our extended family, but we are in Florida and just heard.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerry and Patti Kelly
Gary Wright
December 20, 2018
My heart is broken for the family.
I loved her even though I left years ago.
I love you all.
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Ron & Sherry Ridgeway
December 20, 2018
Dear Karen & all your family, We are so very sorry for your great loss. We have all your family in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and very difficult time. Sherry (Lacy) & Ron Ridgeway & family & Tom Keene
Debbie Pick
December 20, 2018
Your Mom was such a wonderful caring soul. An angel here on earth. She will be missed by many but we all carry many wonderful memories of her in our hearts.
Judie Hastings
December 20, 2018
My sincere sympathy to the entire family. May the Lord provide you with His comfort and care at this difficult time.
Bob Ligan
December 20, 2018
Sorry to hear that your mother passed away.
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