Barbara Jo "Barb" Kelley
Barbara Jo "Barb" Kelley
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Also, preceding Barb in death were her parents, and son, Michael Eugene Kelley.
Surviving are her three daughters, Karen (Steve) Hermacinski of Bartonville; Sandra (Tammy) Anglemyer of Dodge City, Kansas; Dawn Kelley of Peoria Heights; eight grandchildren, Heather Reiter, Kellen & Kyle Williams, Sarah Kelley, Katherine (John) Herfriech, Devanti & Danielle Douglas, Kelley Jo (A.K.A Trenton) Kelley; five great-grandchildren, Faith & Evan Hermacinski, Paxton & Phoenix Reiter, Renee Filley, and brother, John (Kathy) Gerber of Bloomington.
Barb spent several years working as a bookkeeper for Browns Sports, and N.E. Finch. She was also a dedicated member of Bartonville United Methodist Church.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, where a visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Chaplain Ben Sholtes will officiate. Burial will follow the services, in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Traditions Hospice. To leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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Ann Weitkamp
December 30, 2025
My condolences to the Barbara Kelly family. She was such a supportive person to the Bartonville United Methodist Church for many years. She was a blessing to the church and is now with the Lord.
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Kathleen Morgan
December 30, 2025
Karen and family. So sorry for the passing of your mother. Pray she wish rest in peace. Kathleen M
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