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Kelly Boyes Obituary

Boyes, Kelly A. suddenly, 27 years, cherished fiancee and best friend of Jim Arcudi, devoted daughter of Karen Boyes and Leon (Cathy) Boyes Jr., loving sister of Eileen Boyes, Katie Boyes and Nicole Boyes, fond granddaughter of Florence (the late Leon Sr.) Boyes and Ann (the late John) Rogul, dear niece of Joseph and Mary Lee Rogul, Diane Rogul, Ken and Barb Boyes, Deborah Boyes, Tim and Janet Boyes, caring cousin of Erika, Traci, Michelle, Dan, Lauren, Chris and Christopher, and many loving relatives and friends. Funeral Wednesday, 9:00 a.m., from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn, to St. Bede the Venerable Church, for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 708-425-0500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2008.

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nicole klejka

September 9, 2013

Kelly we miss you dearly.You were a great friend and teacher you will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Boyes family.

Karen Boyes

January 17, 2013

Kelly, not a day goes by that I don't think of you. The ache in my heart doesn't go away. We all miss you so much! Now you have your dad with you. Tell him I said "hey". I love you & miss you.

Love, Mom

August 30, 2011

Love and light to you Kelly I did not know you but I have read what everyone said about you and I know that you were and angel here on earth. So just wanted to light a candle in honor of you.

October 28, 2008

We are so sorry to hear that Kelly passed away. Please know that we are very sad. We cannot imagine your heartache. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Boyes Family.

Ami Anderson Noren

September 25, 2008

Hi Kelly!
I'm thinking about you a lot today. Miss you!
Love always,
Ami

Mary Dignan

September 13, 2008

Karen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kelly was such a great girl and our years of Irish dancing together are some of the best memories of my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nicole Kehoe

September 12, 2008

Dear Boyes Family & Jim,
I only knew Jim and not Kelly, however he always spoke of her with the utmost pride. Their love of animals was only matched by their love for each other. You are all in our prayers and know that you can always lean on God for support.

Cindy & Kevin Heraty

September 11, 2008

Kelly, We will miss you always and your beautiful smile and spirit. I hope some day we can understand why you were taken from us too soon. It has been an honor and a pleasure watching you grow from a little girl to a special young woman. Your family has been very proud of you over the years and will continue to keep your spirit alive with many happy memories.
Miss you always sweetie.

George and Cindy Klingelhofer

September 10, 2008

Leon, Karen, and entire Boyes family,
Our hearts are torn by your loss, and deepest sympathies are with you all.

Amanda Reyelts

September 10, 2008

Karen & family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Remember Kelly's big smile to help you get through!

Amanda

Kristin Clifford

September 10, 2008

To Kelly's familly: I was so sorry to hear this sad news. I had the pleasure of knowing Kelly in high school and I will always remember her infectious laugh and constant smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kerry Norton

September 9, 2008

To the wonderful Boyes family,
I'm not sure how to express the sorrow I feel for you over the loss of Kelly. I have wonderful memories of your family. Kelly's laugh is one I can still hear, even after not seeing her for so many years. She has a special place in my heart, as your whole family does. Kelly was a wonderful person, and dearly loved by so many. I will keep your family in my prayers always...with love,

Debbie Carroll

September 9, 2008

To the Boyes Family,

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. Your family and Kelly are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (Lenti) Carroll

MaryKay Everett Everett

September 9, 2008

To the Boyes Family,So sorry to hear about the loss of Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Love,
MaryKay Everett and Family

September 9, 2008

Sometimes a moment lasts a lifetime. Sometimes a lifetime lasts a moment. Dearest Kelly ,It has been an honor to watch you grow from the little girl across the street to a beautiful woman inside and out.Your time here has felt like only a moment, but your memory will last forever in all the hearts you have touched. YOU ARE MISSED. Love always, The Omastiak"s

Sarah Klingelhofer

September 9, 2008

Karen and Leon, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will never forget playing with her at Christmas at Aunt Florence's house. She will be missed.

Joyce Riley (Desireé mom)

September 9, 2008

Karen & family,
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family through this most difficult time. Always cherish her beautilful and lasting memories.

Kathy & Jim Klingelhofer

September 9, 2008

Karen and Leon:

We just found out about the passing of your beautiful daughter Kelly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nicki C

September 9, 2008

To the friends and family of Kelly,

Very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Katie Casey-Ingram

September 8, 2008

Kelly, I am at a loss for words as I try to write something in your honor. We go through life and are taken aback when we are faced in this situation. I am so sorry this happened to you and your family. I know ultimately this is God's plan, but it is hard to understand right now. We had so many classes together in high school, I remember you were one of the first people I met that laughed at my jokes, and your wondeful, contagious laugh made me laugh. I know you are looking down over your family, friends, and fiancee, and I know you are among the angels.

Steve Day

September 8, 2008

Kelly,

I can't even describe how much you meant to me. I'll never forget all the things we used to do, the places we went, and the conversations we had while we were together. Anytime I see a pig or a CVS I think of you. I did so much growing up with you that I feel like I've known you my entire life. My best memories of my life were spent with you and your family. You knew me better than me. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't know my way around IL to save my life. You introduced me to your friends and family who to this day mean the world to me. You have always been there for me and I'll never forget that. I'm glad you had found the love of your life and were happy. I will never forget you and you will always have a place in my heart. I love you and miss you.

Steve

Traci Strand

September 8, 2008

Kelly,

My memories of you will always be in a very special place in my heart. I feel like it was only yesterday that 'us girls' were taking an adventure with Grandma somewhere or having one of our many sleepovers filled with laughter and sometimes a bit of mischief by Grandma & Grandpa's. I remember the mornings after a sleepover that we would all sit at the kitchen table eating breakfast and Grandpa would look at us and say "Look at all my girls...you are all Grandpa's girls." Now, "Grandpa's girls" gained an angel and Grandpa has his girl up there in heaven with the prettiest smile....

Love you,
Your cousin Traci

Michelle Nied-Zuklic

September 8, 2008

Karen, Eileen and Katie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kelly was such a beautiful person. You are in my prayers during this difficult time.

John & Gina Klingelhofer

September 8, 2008

Leon, Karen and family.
We can not even try to comprehend the sorrow you are going through at this time. May the strong foundation of your family and the belief of better things in a realm we do not understand help guide you and eventually answer the questions you seek.

Nora Cusick

September 8, 2008

I am so sorry for your terrible loss. Your whole family is in my prayers.

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You will always be in my heart.

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Ann Allen

September 8, 2008

Karen and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Kelly was a remarkable young women!
Ann McConville-Allen

Jennifer Skrobania

September 8, 2008

To the Boyes family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kelly was a wonderful person. She will be missed dearly.

We love you, Kelly.

Erin & Tom Christie

September 8, 2008

Kelly,

You are like a sister to us. Your smile, laughter, and kind nature could brighten even the gloomiest circumstances. We will miss you so much, but we will always keep your memory near. We will never forget the times we spent together, our group of six days, and all the great times we shared. You are an inspiration to so many - your strength and beautiful spirit will live on forever in our hearts.

To the Boyes family - you are our second family. You have done so much for us throughout the years. We cannot begin to express our sorrow. Please know that we are here for you. We love you very much and we will always be of support.

Love,
Erin & Tom

Maureen Melody

September 8, 2008

Words can't express my understanding of your sadness. Kelly was a great and joyful friend. Her memory will be with me for a lifetime. May God bring you comfort, peace and in time the answers you seek.

Uncle Tim & Aunt Janet Boyes

September 8, 2008

Kelly, you will always be in our hearts - your beautiful loving smile, sparkling eyes and the way you always filled the room with warmth and joy.

If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. You were gone before we knew it, but only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness and many tears still flow, what it meant to lose you, no one will ever know. You'll never be forgotten, we pledge to you today, a cherished place forever within our heart you'll stay.

Look after grandpa Rogul and grandpa Boyes...

mona venegas

September 8, 2008

Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your daughters passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Meg Hood

September 8, 2008

I don't have words to express my sadness at hearing such terrible news- please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Kelly will be missed by many.

Meg Hood

Cathy Belt

September 8, 2008

To the entire Boyes family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with each of you during this emotional time. Share the memories of Kelly's life in the upcoming days as I'm sure she is now sharing her memories of you with the angels.

Until you meet again, may God hold her and all of your family in the palm of His hand.

The Belt Family (from The Weber Irish Dancers)
Cathy, Rick, Teri & Jeff, & Sean

Prof. Richard Paulas

September 8, 2008

Katie,

My sincere condolences to you and your family. If there is anything that I can do to help, just let me know.

Stephanie Maslowski

September 8, 2008

I don't really know what to say, Kelly was such a wonderful and caring person. She didn't deserve to leave us so soon, but she is in a better place. Rest in peace Kelly, you'll be deeply missed.

Julie Johnivan

September 8, 2008

Leon and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Daughter Kelly. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Keough

September 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Kelly. She was such an incredible, kind, fun and loving person. I have such great memories of her. What a tragic loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike Sliva

September 8, 2008

Karen,
I am so sorry to read about your daughters passing.May God Bring You Comfort In The days to come.

Dan Maslowski

September 8, 2008

Words can't express the Heartache we feel at this time, Kelly will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura Lukasik

September 8, 2008

Kelly, I have so many great memories from our days at McAuley. We had so many great late night conversations on your porch steps or over coffee and fries at Huck Finn. We shared many classes together and I’ll never forget how we would drool over pictures of our favorite rock stars during class, the pictures hidden in our binder so we could shut them if the teacher walked by. I don’t ever remember a time when you weren’t smiling. Even though we lost touch after high school, I always thought of you and missed our times together. I was so thrilled the day you contacted me on MySpace and we were able to reconnect even though we lived in different parts of the country. You touched so many people during your life and you made this world a better place during your short time here.

To Kelly’s Family-I am so sorry that Kelly was taken from you so soon. I hope you will comforted by memories of her and the kind words people have about her life. You are in my prayers during this difficult time and I will always pray for you when I think of Kelly.

Lisa Mack

September 8, 2008

To the family of Kelly Boyes,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Krystel Krol

September 8, 2008

You were an awesome best friend and I will always remember the good times we had together. Everytime I see a pig or hear Beck I will always remember you. Words can not describe the emotions I am going through right now. I still feel like I can pick up the phone and hear your laugh. Your carefree, happy-go-lucky nature is a role model for all of us and I strive to be like you. You will never be forgotten. God sent you, the angel, to earth to teach and be with us and God wants his angel back. God bless you and your family. I love you.

Glenn & Rob TRI-STAR Catering

September 8, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Kristen Racanelli

September 8, 2008

Kelly,
You were an amazing friend and it's not right to have lost you so young. You will truly be missed by many. Love you.

Nancy Luciew

September 8, 2008

I just don't know what to say except that I am so sorry Kelly had to leave us this soon. Remember her smile and the love you shared.

Nancy Luciew (Kristen R. mom)

Megan Meuris

September 8, 2008

I'll keep your family in my prayers.

Karen Boyes

September 8, 2008

My beautiful baby, I love you so much. You've grown to be such a beautiful woman. I'm so glad that you found happiness and your life love. Our hearts ache so badly. I am grateful for the years that we had together, we've had a lot of fun. You will be with us every day, in every way. Rest in peace until we see each other again.

Love, Mom

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