Stephen T. Kelly

Stephen T. Kelly obituary, Winter Haven, FL

Stephen T. Kelly

Stephen Kelly Obituary

Visit the Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park website to view the full obituary.

Stephen T. Kelly, age 70, late of Winter Haven, FL, passed away September 22, 2025. Stephen was an avid golfer. He will be greatly missed.

Loving father of Sean (Tammy Gutierrez) Kelly. Beloved grandfather of Jaden, Jaron, Jalen, and Jamen Hacha. Caring brother of Eugene, Vince, Michael, and late Shirley Kelly. Dear son of the late Patrick and Claire Kelly. Kind uncle of Amanda Kelly.

Memorial Visitation, Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL 60477. Interment will be Private. For more information (708) 532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com


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Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park

17248 South Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477

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