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Bernard Kelly Obituary
Kelly, Bernard J. age 66, born to eternal life on August 28, 2003, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Loving and cherished father of Anne (Thomas) Ziegenhorn, Margaret (James Cicero) Kelly, Rosie Kelly and Bernard J. Kelly III, proud and devoted grandfather of Kevin and Ian Ziegenhorn and Kathleen and Julia Cicero, dearest treasured brother of Sister Margaret, Thomas (the late Kathleen), Edmund (Florence), Michael (the late Joan), Patrick, James (Judy) Kelly and Marian (Brandon) Bernasor, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, beloved friend of many. Retired longtime employee of Ameritech. Visitation Tuesday, from 2 to 9 p.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion, Oak Park. Funeral Mass Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., at Ascension Church, 815 S. East Ave., Oak Park (Please meet at church). Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bernard's special charity, Misericordia, where his daughter, Rosie resides would be greatly appreciated. Misericordia Home c/o MFA #3467, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660. Funeral info: 708-383-3191To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Maureen Maslauskas
September 3, 2003
Anne, Maggie and family;
I read of your Dad's death and just wanted to let you know that I am sorry and I am thinking of you during this time. All the way back to our Irish Dancing days I remember coming over to your house and talking with your Dad sometimes. He was such a nice man. I am sure you will miss him greatly.
I will be thinking of you during this time and praying that all goes smoothly for you and your families.
Love, Maureen (Corcoran) Maslauskas
Lorraine Guerino
September 3, 2003
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to your entire family. Bernie and I shared many happy times together. He was a very special friend. My love and prayers to all. Lorraine Guerino
ronald magrady
September 3, 2003
Our deepest condolences to the entire kelly family. ron magrady and family
Tony & Joan DeLucio
September 2, 2003
Sorry about your loss.
He was an old friend from the old neighborhood. He was one one of the nicest guys I knew.
Jim Stolpa
September 2, 2003
Anne & Tom,
Many condolences to your family. Sorry to read about your loss as you always spoke very fondly of your dad.
Your friend,
Jim
Jane Young
August 31, 2003
My heart goes out to all of you. I know the lost is great, but he is not suffering any more and is at peace. May God bless all of you.
Love, cousin Jane
Karen Asiyanbi
August 31, 2003
Rose and Family,
My deepest condolances to each of you. I pray that each of you find peace in knowing that your father is now resting with God. It is never easy to lose a great soul as your Dad's. He was truely a remarkable man.
JoAnn Valeriano
August 31, 2003
My love and prayers are with the family. I know it is a very difficult time for those remaining, but everyone will be together again at some time. Remember the good times and know you have many friends that care and are thinking of you. I worked with Marian for many years.
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