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Genevieve Kelley Obituary

Kelley, Genevieve M.

Genevieve M. Kelley, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL on August 7, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph Kelley; cherished daughers Pam (Victor) Mata and Bernadette (Raymond) Morales; treasured grandchildren Craighton and Victor R. Mata and Sara Morales. Additional family including Genevieve's Parents, the late Ann & Raymond Wilke; Siblings Joanie Krafft McClain (the late Rudy Krafft & the late Bill McClain), the late Patricia Kopca (the late Andy Kopca), the late Shirley Duran (the late Cruz Duran), the late Donald Wilke (Ruth Wilke), Sandy Novatny (John Novatny), Susie (Raymond) Conley; Joseph's Parents, the late Pauline & Anthony Kelley, Siblings, John Kelley (Anna Kelley), the late Diana Kelley, Pauline Petrulis (Al Petrulis), the late Frank Kelley and the late David Kelley. Visitation Monday, August 15, at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544 from 3-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, August 16, at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield, IL, at 10:30 am. Cremation rites to be accorded. (www.anderson-goodale.com) 815-577-5250

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 13, 2022.

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Aug

15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services

21131 W. Renwick Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544

Aug

16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery

.6 Miles East of Rout 59 on Plainfield/Naperville Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544

Funeral services provided by:

Anderson Memorial Home & Heartland Cremation Services - Plainfield

21131 W. Renwick Rd., Plainfield, IL 60544

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