Kelly Lynn Jerue

Kelly Lynn Jerue, 53, of Decatur, passed away Friday morning, September 19, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on December 16, 1971, in Saint Joseph, MI, the daughter of Judith and Thomas Weldy. Growing up on the Vanderhoof Centennial Farm in Hamilton Township, Kelly graduated from Hartford High School in 1990. She began her over 20-year career in healthcare working at Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw and Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. In 2016, she began working for Cass County Sheriff's Department as a dispatcher, where she continued her employment, where she was affectionately known as the "Dispatch Mom". She was also a 23-year volunteer on the Decatur-Hamilton QR (Quick Response) Team. On October 29, 2005, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Joseph Jerue. They enjoyed traveling and spending time at their cabin in Moran, MI. Kelly had the "gift of gab" and would carry a conversation with anyone. She loved animals and the many pets she owned over the years.

Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Joe Jerue; daughter, Mikaela (Alex Lawson) Jerue; siblings, Kimberley Weldy, Lonna (Lucky Glasgow) Adams, Raymond (Valerie Elliott) Adams, and Pamela Adams; father-in-law, Jack (Lori) Jerue; sisters-in-law, Stephanie (James) Elder, Andrea (Jacob Smith) Smiltneek, and Amy (Ronald) Conery; second mom, Bonney Meachum; and close friend, David (Ellie) Nevins.

Preceding her in death were her mother, Judith Vanderhoof-Weldy; father and stepmother, Thomas and Geline Weldy; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janet and Carl Ball.

A service to celebrate Kelly's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, September 29, at Newell Chapel – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 83313 M-51, Decatur, where friends may visit with her family from 10:00 am until the time of service. Kelly's celebration of life will continue immediately following the service at Decatur VFW Post 6248, 560 N. Phelps St, Decatur. Kelly will be laid to rest privately in Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Cass County Sherrif's Office K-9 Division "In Care of Kelly" or a charity of one's choice. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit Kelly's personalized webpage at www.newellchapel.com.