Kathleen Ann Kelly

Kathleen Ann Kelly

October 17, 1932 - May 20, 2024

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BARNEVELD - Kathleen Ann Kelly, age 91, of Barneveld, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at home. She was born on Oct. 17, 1932, in Arena, the daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Lloyd) Kirch.


Kathleen graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1950. She married Ellard Kelly on June 13th in 1953.


Kathleen enjoyed knitting, crocheting and cooking. Playing Bingo at the American Legion Hall was something she always looked forward to. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.


Kathleen is survived by her children, Diane Kelly, Steve Kelly, Joe (Marita) Kelly, Rick (Susan) Kelly and Doug Kelly; six grandchildren, Steven (Cris Amidon) Kelly, Magan Kelly, Melissa (Daniel Scholten) Kelly, Mindy (Aaron) Feist, Jamie Kelly and Nichole (Zach) Esser; three great-grandchildren, Allie Riley, Jaxon Riley and Nora Feist; brother, Jim (Ellen) Kirch; two sisters, Joann Carden and Carol (Tom) Cleary; and many nieces and nephews.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellard Kelly; parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirch; three sisters, Rosemary (Warren) Wooten, Donna (Gene) Roche and Judy (Jim) Westphal; two brothers, Bob (Bette) Kirch and David Kirch; and brother-in-law, Denny Carden.


A Memorial Mass will be held at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH OF ST. BERNADETTE PARISH, 100 Church St., Barneveld, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with Father Rob Butz presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Wednesday.


A special thanks to Upland Hills Hospice for their care and kindness during this difficult journey.


Memorials may be made to Upland Hills Hospice.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077



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Visitation
Wed May 29, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Immaculate Conception Church • 100 Church St., Barneveld, WI 53507
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Mass of Christian Burial
Wed May 29, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
Immaculate Conception Church • 100 Church St., Barneveld, WI 53507
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Kare Dresang
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Goodbye Aunt Kathleen I loved you and now you are gone~ and life will never feel exactly the same. Maybe I should have been around more or called you more. I remember on a sunny day at your farm and being in the cow barn, with Uncle Ellard, Dad and Diane, I wanted to ride a cow. My Dad put me on the back of a BIG cow, that was locked in the milking stances, and she bucked me right off, into my dad's waiting arms. So, I guess I sat on a cow. Thank you for being there for Mom after Dad died, she said how much the phone calls meant to her. If I could tell the world one thing I remember most about you, was you were a great cook. May I be comforted by the warm memories and love that connected you to me, and may I hold your treasured memories close to my heart, today and always. Sending you Love Your Niece, Karen
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Sean Cleary
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Kelly Family, I am so sorry for the passing of Aunt Kathleen. Carla and I send thoughts and prayers!! Please accept our condolences. Sean & Carla Cleary

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