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Marilyn Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Marilyn

Marilyn Kelly, nee Munch, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 9, 2022. Beloved wife of Ed. Loving mother to Robert, Maureen, Patricia and Marilyn. Proud grandmother to Kelly Vanderbilt, Courtney Gans, Ryan Gans and the late Joseph Lazo. Cherished great-grandmother to Alani, Ayden and Cole. Marilyn will be dearly missed by many friends and family. She was married for 76 years to her beloved husband Ed and spear-headed a program to help Senior citizens in the 47th Ward. Services will be held privately. More info www.smithcorcoran.com or 773-736-3833.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2022.

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Pat Davis

July 21, 2022

Mr. Kelly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Martin Sosin

July 14, 2022

Ed,
My sincere condolences to you and your family . May God bless you in your time of sorrow.

Marty Sosin
Las Vegas

Joe Skroko

July 14, 2022

My deepest sympathy goes to you and your family. She was always a sweetheart and a kind soul.

Linda McBride

July 14, 2022

Condolences to the Kelly family on your loss.

NORBERT L. JOHNSON

July 14, 2022

THEY SAY THAT BEHIND EVERY GREAT MAN IS A GREAT
WOMAN. THIS IS REALLY TRUE IN THIS CASE.

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