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

Kathleen Ann Kelly

October 17, 1932 - May 20, 2024

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