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Kelly, John M. "Jack" age 78, resident of Addison, retired Executive with Sears Roebuck & Co. with 36 years of service, Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Anna Mae (nee Bowler), loving father of Kathleen (Peter Pesek), Michael (Marcia), James (Margot), Patrick (Jessica) and John; dear brother of Joan (the late Joseph) Izzo; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday, 8:45 a.m. until time of funeral 9:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, (1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. at Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Addison. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, masses preferred. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com 
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Mary Lou & Dan O'Brien
October 10, 2006
Ann, our deepest synpathy to you and your family. We are so saddened at the loss an old friend. We have such fond memories of both of you & the days @ DPU. When time heals this loss for you we would love to know where we could send a mass card. I don't have your address. Our love, thoughts & prayers are with you all. We know God has a special place up there for Jack K, Mitch & Jack G. Love, Mary Lou & Dan O'Brien
Fox Family
October 5, 2006
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Kelly family.
Roger Loeffler
October 5, 2006
Jack was a gentleman and the best boss I ever had. It was a pleasure to work with him on the catalog and an honor to know him
Matthew Springer
October 5, 2006
My thoughts are with you.
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Ernest Arms
October 5, 2006
God bless you, dear friend of nearly 50 years and associate
in the national public relations
department of Sears, Roebuck
and Co.
Al and Stephanie Cardilli
October 4, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God find a special place for Jack.
The Gibbons Family
October 4, 2006
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