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Kathleen Kelly Obituary
Kathleen Mary "Kate" Kelly, beloved wife, mother, and friend, met the tender embrace of Jesus and Mary late Tuesday night, February 12, 2019, held gently and commended to heaven by her husband and children. Born in Toledo November 27, 1963, Katie was the 13th of 14 children born to Richard and Elaine Schoen. She was formed in faith and generosity amidst this large family that knew busyness and much love. After graduating from St. Ursula Academy, Kate attended St. Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN, received a bachelor of science degree in Nursing, and then brought her skills and sensitive heart to serve the babies and families in the Neonatal ICU at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Kate transitioned her caregiving to pediatric office settings, and ultimately "retired" to devote her love and care to her eight cherished children. Supported by her husband, Kevin, they shared the journey of family life with homes in Chicago, New Jersey, and Detroit-area before settling in Sylvania, OH for the past nineteen years. As Kate's youngest child reached the age of full-time school, Kate sought more active volunteer commitments, serving church and school communities, but with a special heart for single and unsure mothers. She knew that encouragement, love, and a helping-hand could rescue young women and couples from their fears, and help them embrace God's great gift of life found in an unborn or newborn child. Kate loved. She loved her family, her friends, and many strangers that became her friends. She hugged and kissed and laughed and cried her way through life. She made mistakes; she got better. Heartbroken but sure of the love Kate now experiences with the Lord, her loved ones are many. She goes ahead of her husband and buddy, Kevin; her eight treasured children, Jack (Grace), Tom (Emily), Joe, Dillon, Elaine, Robert, Audrey and Anna; her loving siblings, Greg (Sheila), Bill (Carol), Mary Beth, Cory (Jim), Bob (Sue), Fritz, Tom (Lori), Janet, Ellen (Les), Dan (Susan), Jeff, Anne (John), and Julie; step siblings from the Hylant family, Bob (Trudy), Pat (Ann), Dan (Carol), Steve (Karen), Polly Tracy (deceased) (Geof), Sandra, Jeannie (Tom McHugh), Mike (Tina), and Richard (Clare); her fantastically-well father-in-law and mother-in-law, Thomas and Agnes Kelly; siblings-in-law Mary (Joe), Mike (Mary), Patrick (Theresa), Brian (Kelly) and Dan (Jill). Many, many, many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and cousins. Too many to count. Really. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, her stepmother Jeanne Hylant Schoen, and three children lost in miscarriage. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, February 16 and 1:30-8 p.m., Sunday, February 17 in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.), Toledo. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 18, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 Main St, Sylvania, OH 43560.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions in Kate's name be made to Heartbeat of Toledo. Special thanks to Blessed Solanus Casey and the worldwide blanket of prayer. Blessed be God in all His Designs.
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Robert Cavellier
February 25, 2019
K-K-K-Katy, beautiful Katy,
You're the only g-g-g-girl that I adore;
When the m-m-m-moon shines,
Over the cowshed,
I'll be waiting at the k-k-k-kitchen door.
Robert Cavellier
February 24, 2019
A truly lovely person
February 19, 2019
Dear Joe,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother but she sounds amazing. My heartfelt sympathy in your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Beth Hipp (Eric Hipp from SJJ's Mom)
Karen Hales
February 18, 2019
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Chris Donatini
February 18, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy to Kate`s family on their great loss of wife and mother. We have been praying for her and will continue to pray for all of you.We also will keep Ellen & Les Breiniger, Fritz,Jeff and all her siblings in our prayers.Wishing you all peace and love.Chris,Dennis,David and Katie Donatini
Dan Meyers
February 18, 2019
To Kevin and family from one of your grade school classmates. So sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful person who graced our world! You are all in my prayers during this difficult time. Dan
Brittney Stanley
February 16, 2019
Ellen, and all of Kate's beloved family,
I was so shocked to hear of Kate's passing. I am so very sorry for your loss, she was a light in this world. I did not work with her very often, but I am a better person for knowing her. She will be greatly missed by so many.
May our Lord surround you in His love and grace in this difficult time.
Karen & Bob Carlucci
February 16, 2019
Dear Ellen, Les and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Kate.
Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
And may all your good memories help with the pain you are experiencing.
We did donate to Heartbeat of Toledo per your request.
Much love
Karen (Nadolny) & Bob Carlucci
Paula Brooks Walker
February 16, 2019
To Katie's Family-
Katie was great young girl. I played with her at my cousin Judy's house, went to parties, and played CYO basketball against her @ Little Fkower & eventually with her at SUA. She was always such fun and a good sport. I kept up w/her over the years through our mothers and I was really proud of the legacy she left behind that I read. I am touched by her passing, but to her family, prove her love to be what it truly was and is today: strong and loyal. Keep praying and God will see you through. Until we meet again, Katie!
Penelope Sanford
February 16, 2019
She loved & she prayed. Those words fully describe Kate. We had the pleasure of our oldest child and youngest child attending school together. Our hearts are filled with sorrow upon hearing the news about her passing. Our most sincere condolences go out to your loving family.
Penelope & Ron Sanford, Celina (Glenn), Patrick (Erica), Clare, Matthew, & Kate-Madison.
Kim Costa
February 15, 2019
Sending my love to all of the Schoens and Kellys. What a fine example of a woman she was!
John Meloy
February 15, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Rich and Kathy Grogan
February 15, 2019
Kevin and Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear about Katie's passing. We've known you for a long time, and you are a really nice and good person. We never had a chance to meet Katie, but feel as though we knew her from talking to you over the years. Surely she also was a really nice and good person, and lived a great life. You had told us that she struggled with serious health issues the last couple years. Those struggles are now over. We do know that Katie like you was a person of strong faith, and can now rest in peace. She was also a strong family person, which is a great thing. No doubt she'll be badly missed by her family and the people who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Rich and Kathy Grogan
MARCIA Holtz
February 15, 2019
I ama so sorry for your loss. Know she is in God's loving arms. Katie was such a sweetheart and I feel blessed to have known her
February 15, 2019
Soo so sorry for your loss! I didn't know Katie very well, she was much younger than myself and also I lived in Chicago since my marriage! I am the oldest grand-daughter of the Schoen family and the third in line of all of the 67 grandchildren of Cliff and Catherine Schoen! I now reside in Grand Rapids , Mi and have been praying for Katie and her family since finding out of her situation! God must have wanted her to be with him and she must now
be reunited with her parents and family that have gone before her! God bless her husband, children and family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Katie's cousin, Catherine Uhl Gorman
Norma Dennis
February 15, 2019
My prayers are with the entire Kelly family and all those who love and will miss sweet, sweet Kate! When I first met her I knew she was a very special lady! She seemed to glow in the love and peace of God! I feel blessed to have known her.
Norma Dennis
Kate will walk the journey with you -- FOREVER
Sister Mary Jaculin SND
February 15, 2019
It seems almost impossible to put such deep grief on the loss of this wonderful woman into words. The words in her obituary give a glimpse into her life: "She loved." Yes, that is Kate. May that love sustain all who mourn her loss, especially you Kevin, your children, and all in Kate's extended family -- many! Be assured that prayers will surround all of you in the days, months, and years ahead.
Shirley Mercer
February 15, 2019
Ellen and family. May your memories of Kate help you through this time of sorrow. We are praying for you.
TONIA MURPHY
February 15, 2019
We never had the pleasure of meeting Kate, but have come to know Joe here in South Bend. He is a kind and caring young man, a reflection of his wonderful parents. Kate leaves a great legacy. Our deepest condolences and prayers for comfort. Pat and Tonia Murphy
Judith Conda
February 15, 2019
May Kate rest In peace and may eternal light shine upon her! Judith and Joe Conda
Suzie Miller
February 15, 2019
Dearest Kevin, beautiful children and family of Kate, If I could sum up Kate's life in one word it could only be LOVE. She exuded love at all times and under any circumstances. Your dear Kate made everyone feel Jesus' love. There is an enormous void here on earth but I'm sure God's plan for her is even greater. May God's loving arms surround and comfort all of you. With so much love and prayers always. Suzie and Brian Miller, Olivia, Christian and Frances.
Sr. Mary Ann Culpert
February 15, 2019
Dear Kevin and all Kate's loving family,
My sincere sympathy at the loss of the beautiful woman you called wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Your loss is great and your grief deep. May our loving God who continues to hold Kate in his loving care also comfort and console each of you. You are her legacy and blessing.
With love and prayers,
Sr. Mary Ann Cupert, SND
Lu (Anderson) Stauffer
February 14, 2019
My heart breaks for you, Kevin and family. Katie was an amazing woman- always a smile, a twinkle in her eye, a quick chuckle. She was all heart. Sending all of you loving prayers.
Lillian Peluso
February 14, 2019
Love you Kate! Shall always remember you thoughtfulness and kindness in my time of need. God Bless. Lillian Peluso
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