Alice R. Kelly

Alice R. Kelly obituary, Naperville, IL

Alice R. Kelly

Alice Kelly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Oct. 28, 2024.
Alice R. Kelly (nee Salata), age 89, a lifelong resident of Lisle, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. She was born on September 29, 1935, in Lisle.
Beloved wife of the late Peter F. "Pat" Kelly, whom she married March 6, 1954 and who preceded her in death on February 18, 1994. Alice, the Matriarch of the Kelly family was loving mother of Patrick Kelly of Naperville, Kevin (Suzette) Kelly of Castle Rock, CO, Tim (the late Amy) Kelly of Yorkville, IL, Sharon (George) Jeffery of Plainfield and Cindy Kelly of Lisle, adored grandmother of Jason (Kelly) Zech and Bethany Kelly; Brittany (Jake) Croop and Joseph Kelly; Sarah (Adam) Schmid, Katheryn Kelly and Ryan Kelly; Phil Jeffery and Jim (Kari) Jeffery, cherished great-grandmother of Gabriel and Oliver; Hannah and Madison: Jeffrey; Maverick and Payton; Zoey and Charlotte, devoted daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine (nee Wych) Salata, dear sister of Therese (the late Joseph) Welsh, Josephine (Kenneth) Pekarek, Nancy Wollard, the late Richard (the late Dian) Salata, the late Robert (the late Mary) Salata and the late Mary Ann (the late Edward) Mezan, sister-in-law of Joseph (the late Carmen) Kelly, fond cousin, aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt and friend of many.
Alice grew up in Lisle, attended St. Joan of Arc Catholic School and Sacred Heart High School, where she met her future husband, Pat.
Alice was a longtime member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Lisle. She was an enthusiastic fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. She enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and traveling, especially to various Major League ballparks, Cubs Spring Training and Las Vegas.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00-7:00 PM at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540.
A celebration of Alice's life will follow on Wednesday, 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
Private inurnment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville, IL.
For more information, please call (630) 355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alice, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Alice's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Alice Kelly's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored anonymously

Sign Alice Kelly's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?