
Joan Margaret Kelly
November 25, 1929 - November 18, 2020
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MADISON- Joan Margaret (Mosuch) Kelly, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. She was born on Nov. 25, 1929, to Cecil and Margaret (Hansen) Mosuch. Though an only child, she had a close relationship with her extended family, and as an adult, she enjoyed reminiscing of the adventures and antics shared with her cousins while growing up. Joan graduated from Madison East High School, class of 1947, and attended Edgewood College. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, James E. Kelly, on Oct. 14, 1950, and they raised three children.
Joan was a charter member of St. Dennis Catholic Church and served in many parish volunteer roles over the years. The highlight of her life was having a family. She enjoyed camping, scouting and road tripping to U.S. historical sites, as well as the time she and Jim spent in their camp trailer near Devil’s Lake State Park. Joan loved Girl Scouting and served as a troop leader, as well as in Blackhawk Council leadership positions. Joan operated a thriving daycare in her home for many years, maintaining contact with many of her now-grown clients until her death.
Joan is survived by her children, Tom (Carole Duh) Kelly of Park City, Utah, Patricia (Gary) Erickson of DeKalb, Ill., and Barbara (Joe) Smith of Madison; grandchildren, Chris (Shannon) Duh, Erin Murphy, Michael Duh, Meghan (Ben) Droessler, Emily (Adam Betz) Erickson-Betz, Charlotte (Brandon) Eames, Greg (Lacey) Smith and Kevin (Audrey Willems Van Dijk) Smith; great-grandchildren, Kestan, Ashton, Grayson, Zachary, Hannah, Naomi, Karley, Madeline, Abby, Henry, Bradley, Brianna, Carter and Caleb; and great-great-grandchildren, Brody, Jaxon, Gracie and Dakota. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
A private family service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 which will be LIVE STREAMED. Friends and family who wish to view services via LIVE STREAM may visit Joan's obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be gifted in Joan’s name to St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, Madison, WI 53714, and Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, P.O. Box 209, Baraboo, WI 53913-0209, .
Special thanks to the staff at Drumlin Reserve Assisted Living of Cottage Grove for their kind and compassionate care of our mom. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Mia Hannon
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My deepest sympathies to the family. Pat Erickson I will be praying for all of you, God Bless. Mia Hannon
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Nancy Battist
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Barb - so sorry your Mom passed away. She always had a smile on her face and was so very kind. She is now with her loved ones who have been waiting for her in heaven. ⛅️ 💫
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Kathy Mann Arnott
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Sending love and caring thoughts to all the family today and each day forward. I'll miss my godmother, but am confident that she is dancing and laughing with my godfather - love them both.
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Mary E Mann
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You are all in my thoughts and heart. Your mom and dad were such a part of our family and so dear to my mom and dad. I'm sure they're living it up together.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
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Linda H
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Joan was such a beautiful lady love visiting her daily at drumlin. She was always kind and caring she would welcome. You in her apt and make you feel. Comfortable i will miss you Joan now you can RIP and be with your love ones in heaven fly my angel love Linda H