Christopher Kelly Obituary

Dear family,

I send my sympathy to you all for your loss of Christopher. You are in my thoughts & prayers. I remember his gracious nature & sense of humor. We only met once.

I know how much you will miss him. I encourage you to draw on your strength and the strength of your family.

May God bless you and your family during this time and always,

Kellyann

Our most heartfelt sympathies to the entire Kelly family. Marcia, we havent seen Chris since your wedding but we know the remarkable person he was that night is the person he was and we will remember. Our thoughts are with you all, our prayers for the family and our hopes are that your faith will guide you all, to more peaceful times, one day at a time,

Our very deepest sympathy to all of the Kelly family. Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts. John - we are thinking about you.

Jane and Bill

Jacqueline, Grace, Claire, and Carmen,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers.

As Pat and Gert likely remember, it was 1975. I was a lowly freshman (9th grade at Edison Jr.High) and Chris was a senior at Champaign Central when we first met during my try-outs for the varsity tennis team. Well, I made it and Chris and I ended up playing #1 and #4 singles, respectively, and we were doubles partners. Although he was the captain of the team and a senior, Chris always made sure that I was included as part of the team. In fact, many times he went out of his way to pick me up after school, take me to practice and then drop me off at home - always in the green Mustang! After Chris' graduation, we lost touch, but I have, and will not ever lose, those memories. Thank-you Chris.

Dear Gertrude,
The news of Chris' death was devastating. I can only imagine how inconsolable your anguish is. Chris was a brave and immensely loyal man, a brother you can be proud of. Be comforted in knowing his torment is over and he is at last at peace. I pray that you, his children, and his loved ones soon overcome your grief and find an everlasting peace, as Chris has. With my sincerest empathy,

Dear Carmen, Grace, Jacqueline and Claire,

On behalf of Pleasantdale School District, I extend our collective sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. I know I speak on behalf of all teachers and administrators in extending our most profound condolences. Please know that we are here to provide our full support in any way possible.

Respectfully yours,

Mark Fredisdorf, Superintendent

I pray for his wife and children- May they finally have the peace that they need and able to move on with their lives.

We must have been around 12 years old but we were great friends and loved tennis. That summer, we ended up competing at the finals of the Twin City Tennis Open. For me, I remember the first time experience of being really "dialed in" during the final match. Chris won, but win or lose, for two young kids, the match was a big deal, and a great experience.
I also remember many sleep-overs with late night runs to Eisner grocery for Pop Tarts.
Regretfully, we went to different schools and lost touch.
Chris had a wonderful childhood with a very close, supportive, and loving family.
Thank you for fond memories.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.

Having lost my son at age 20, it seems that when loved ones are lost to us so young, it is more difficult to understand. Try to remember the happy times, and those memories will become treasures. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Deb Cummens
Pleasantdale Middle School)

To the Kelly Family,
As you go through this diffucult time, please know that the Pleasantdale family is supporting you. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers, and we will help you in whatever you may need. Girls, when you come back to school, know that you can come up to any teacher in the hallway if you need anything at all. We're all here for you.

i have not seen chris for over 30 years. he was a fun loving kid at the country club, and always liked going for gas on the waterway. the love of your close friends will see you through. best wishes, marcia and the families.

May God watch over your beautiful family.

I pray that you will soon find comfort in your warm and loving memories of the time you spent together here with your adoring husband and father.

May God bring peace to his daughters and everyone who loved him. RIP Chris Kelly.

My heart goes out to the whole family. Jacqueline, you are in my prayers. Take this time to take care of one another. We'll be here for you, too.

Your friend,
Mrs. Carnes

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Carmen and the girls and his family. I will always remember Chris' generosity, laughter and loyal spirit. I liked him instantly when we met...and have fond memories of a loving husband who adored his wife and family. He made me laugh, and always told it like it was..the world will be a little quieter and sadder without him in it. May God protect his family and watch over him.

Dear family of Chris, we offer you our sympathy and prayers. May God console you and help you in this difficult time. Frances Schneider, friend of your dear mother Mary Louise. Champaign, Illinois

Please accept my condolences to you and tour family. may Chris rest in peace

May God bless Chris in heaven. The world can be a ruthless and complex place in one's mind. However as faith teaches us... God's forgivness is everlating.

You shall be blessed with the almighty watching over your beautiful family for eternety.

Respectfully So....

Paul

Wife, Children, family member, and loved ones--may
god bless and keep you is my prayer.

May God bless you all for your loss.

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Chris Kelly,
Our family would like to offer our deepest sympathy on the death of your brother. May you always remember the good times you shared as a family. And know he has found a place
of peace for himself.
You are all in our prayers.

I allways knew Chris to be an honest and fair man. May God bless those 3 little girls.

Dear Carmen,Grace,Jacqueline and Claire,
Our hearts are broken for your loss. I have such fond memories of your husband and father as we grew up, both in Illinois and Pittsburgh. The strenght you get from each other will help you thru this tragic time. Know that we will be with you in thought and prayer over the next few days, and the weeks, and months to come. Love, Terry & John

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Kelly, I did not know him but I know the loss of losing a love one in death. I find comfort in the Bible where it say "Our Heavely Father will actually swallow up death forever, and he will certainly wipe the tears from all faces". I hope the family find comfort in this text.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carmen, Grace, Jacqueline & Claire, our deepest sympathy for your loss. The girls now have a guardian angel. Carmen in time the hurt will heal. Be strong and take care of one another.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

I met Chris Kelly when I used to work at Castle many years ago. He always was so polite to me and always bragged about his children. My heart goes out to his wife Carmen and his 3 beautiful children. This is so sad!

RIP Chris Kelly