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Barbara Shelly Obituary

Shelly, Barbara (nee Byrnes) Formerly of Wilmette, Glenview and Sauganash. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Shelly, Jr.; loving mother of Joe (Shelley) Shelly and Amy Shelly; dear grandmother of J.D., Grace and Sarah Shelly; loving sister of Nancy Riley and the late Jean O'Malley. Visitation Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd. at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077. Funeral Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Saint Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, Wilmette, IL 60091, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. Info: 847 675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2015.

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December 2014

Nancy Riley II

June 19, 2015

Dear Joe and Amy,
I just read the news today that Auntie Barbara passed away early this week. She was a beautiful lady and always so interested in her family and news. I had such a great conversation with her the last time I saw her. She has joined many loved ones in heaven. My thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Love,
Cousin Nancy, Adam, Natalie and Shannon

Anne Shelly Owen

June 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of this, just saw today. Auntie Barbara was a gracious woman and will be missed. Sending prayers to Joe and Amy and all who love her.

Charlene Bartlett

June 17, 2015

Dear Shelly family,
Your mother/grandmother had a beautiful smile and laugh. She was dignified, strong willed and was kind to her fellow residents at Three Crowns. She lived a wonderful life on the North Shore.
I enjoyed my years with her at All About You and Starbucks. She will be missed.
Sincerely, Charlene

June 15, 2015

Dear Shelly family,
It was my pleasure to know Barbara. She shared many wonderful memories of her family with me when she came to the salon weekly. I think her greatest legacy was that she raised wonderful children who took great care of her when she needed it.
My deepest sympathy,
Donna Watson

June 14, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. We had many happy times with her aqnd your Father in Garden Club parties. May she rest in peace.
Jerry& Diana Latin

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Jun

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Home

10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

Jun

16

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

Donnellan Family Funeral Home

10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

Jun

16

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

Saint Francis Xavier Church

9th and Linden, Wilmette, IL

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10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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