Joseph Kelly Obituary
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Joe was born on October 4, 1988, in Carthage, IL. He was the son of Tony Kelly and Kathey (Althoff) Snow. He graduated from Carthage High School in 2007. Joe loved to play football and excelled for the Blueboys as a fullback and linebacker. During his youth, he got to spend time participating in ride alongs with the local police and this began his passion to be a police officer. After high school, he went through the police academy. He then worked as a Sheriffs deputy for many years. Joe was part of the Fraternal Order of Police. He also spent time working TSA, the post office, a prison guard, and ultimately, he drove a truck full time for DOT foods. Joe enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He loved spending time with his kids. Joe made it his mission to help people and left a big impact on all those who knew him.
Joe is survived by his children, Lily Kemper, and Jace Kemper; his parents, Tony Kelly of Carthage, IL, and Kathey (Robert) Snow of Quincy, IL; his siblings, Becky (Aaron) Moander of Carthage, IL, and Jimmy Kelly of Davenport, IA; his grandpa, James Kelly of Carthage, IL; his nieces and nephews, Alex, Cameron, Emma, and Eliza, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He is predeceased by his grandma, Jewel Dean Kelly, and his grandpa, Marvin Althoff.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 11 am. Memorials may be made out to the family for a college fund for his children. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Saturday
July 26, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Printy Funeral Home
405 Cherry Street
Carthage, IL 62321
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Saturday
July 26, 2025
11:00 AM
Printy Funeral Home
405 Cherry Street
Carthage, IL 62321 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Joseph Dean Kelly, please visit our Tree Store.
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