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1947
DIED
2021
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Barbara Kelly Obituary
family on Saturday July 31, 2021 in Bolingbrook. Barbara was born on May
15th, 1947, in Chicago, to James and Ann (nee Lynch) Murphy. Barbara had a
distinguished career as legal secretary and after retirement was a very
active participant in the many groups to which she belonged. She will be
remembered as someone who loved life and all its many adventures – there
was nothing she enjoyed more than taking a drive or spending time with her
close-knit group of friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Barbara is survived by her loving children - son, James (Capri) Kinney, and
daughter Laura Kinney; her sister Janet (Frank Swekosky) Murphy; her niece
Carrie (Phil) Rawlins, and nephew Matthew (Samara) Tuchband; cousin Beverly
(Gary) McCann and their daughters Megan McCann and Molly (Nick) Chesna and
all of her grand nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by
her husband, James Kelly, her parents, James and Ann Murphy, her sister
Kathleen Sullivan, her uncle, Thomas and aunt, Irene Lynch. Barbara's wish
was for a simple cremation. Spreading of her ashes will be conducted in a
private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer
Society or a Women's shelter of your choice would be appreciated.
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