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Josephine Kelley Obituary
Josephine Kelley, 93, passed away December 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Kelley. Loving mother of Kathy (Mike Phillips) Kelley, Thomas A. (Mary) Kelley, and Patricia (Don) Fahrenbach. Cherished grandmother of Patrick (Sandie), Thomas (Joanne), Kelly (Nick), Michael (Jason), Annie (Mark), Erin (Mark), and Colleen. Great grandmother of Ryan, Mackenzie, Lauren, Marty, Evie, Maisie, Poppy, Griffin, Hayden, Lincoln, and Jackson. Dear sister of Marie (Carlo) Interrante, the late Joseph and Virginia Lala, the late Frank and De'Anna Lala, the late Sadie and Faro Vitale. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Josephine was a long-time dedicated volunteer at Resurrection Medical Center; faithful member of the Young at Hearts Club of St. Constance Church; avid Cubs fan; 25-year employee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Visitation will be Monday, December 21, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Funeral will begin on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home, then proceed to St. Robert Bellarmine Church, Chicago, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. Info: 708-456-8300
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Patti & Chuck Herbst
December 22, 2020
Dear Kathy & Mike, and the entire Kelley Family,
Chuck and I are so sorry about the passing of your loving mother Josephine. May you all find great comfort in the fact that her immense love for you lives on in your hearts and family - so full of joyful memories. May those many happy memories sustain you through this painful time. Our love to you.
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Mercy Home for Boys & Girls
December 21, 2020
On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Josephine Kelley.
May the angels lead her into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome her and take her to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.
The Staff of Cumberland Chapels
December 20, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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