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Rita Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Rita J. (nee Grossman), age 84, of Chicago, beloved wife of the late John F., loving mother of Mary Anne Kelly, Patricia (Gerald) McCann, Anne Kelly and the late John F. Kelly Jr. (Ann), cherished grandmother of John F. Kelly and Elizabeth McCann, dear sister of the late Joseph, John and James Grossman, Helen "Sis" Pfeifer, Mary Van Dinther and Frances "Dolly" O'Brien, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m., at Haben Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral Saturday, 9 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass, 9:30 a.m., at St. Mary of the Woods Church, 7001 N. Hiawatha Ave., Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles. Funeral info: 847-673-6111

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 24 to May 25, 2007.

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Maura Cregg

May 30, 2007

Dear Patsy,Gerard & Elizabeth.

We are so sorry to hear of your Mums death RIP, Patsy. Please accept our deepest sympathy, we will remember you in our prayers at this difficult time.
Lots of love
Maura & Martin Cregg & family,

Maureen Dioguardi

May 26, 2007

Dear Mary Anne, Patty and Anne:
Please accept our sincerest condolences on behalf of the entire Moriarty Family. Your Mother was a lovely woman and I will always remember her warm smile. She also made THE BEST APPLE PIE ANYWHERE!!! I will treasure her recipe always. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Maureen Dioguardi

May 26, 2007

Anne,

Deepest sympathy for your families loss.

Rita is truly in a good place …

Reunited with many loved ones.

Regards,

Art, Nancy & Peter Karr

andrea kourafas

May 25, 2007

Dear Anne
we are so sorry to hear about your mother.We are thinking about you
Love Ted Andrea & lindsey Kourafas

Andrew McCann

May 24, 2007

We feel sorrow for your loss, and send our prayers to you. Rita was a lovely person and we will all miss her.
Love,
Andrew McCann and Sarah Jobst

May 24, 2007

Dear Elizabeth & Family,
I'm so sorry about your loss. Grandma was so awesome and sweet. Whenever I came to her house, she and the rest of the family always made me feel like I was a family member. I will miss the pizza nights we had with Grandma!! I will also miss her and the way she always remembered to ask how my family (and dogs) were doing! She was a great lady, and I'll definitely be missing her along with you.
Love,
Natalie

Gary Palka

May 24, 2007

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Mrs. Kelly several times through Anne. She was a warm and loving person. Annie, you and Mary Anne and Patty have my deepest sympathy and you are in my prayers.

Gary P.

Analisa Condon

May 24, 2007

Elizabeth and Mrs.McCann,
You are both such nice people and I am sure that Rita was as well. I am so sorry for you loss and my heart goes out to you. Let me know if I can help. Maybe some gilmore girl reruns and american idol can help?

Love,
Analisa

Todd, Mary and Alyssa Lamantia

May 24, 2007

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and we love you all very much.

Jeff Grossman

May 24, 2007

Very sad to hear about Aunt Ri.

It's hard to believe that they are all gone now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

The Coynes

May 24, 2007

We are saddened to learn of the passing of this wonderful woman. She was always sweet and kind to our entire family. We will remember her fondly as a great woman in a family of great women.

Lisa Petersen

May 24, 2007

Anne -- Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

The Sitkowski Family

May 24, 2007

Dear Kelly and McCann Families,
Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of your lovely mother. She was one of the sweetest women we have ever met. Rita's smile could illuminate an entire room. I remember admiring her wedding picture and telling her how she could have easily been a movie star . She is now reunited with her darling John and John Jr. May you find some peace knowing she is now sitting amongst angels and watching you all from above. Rita was very lucky to have such a loving, caring family as she had with her three devoted daughters, her beautiful grand-daughter Elizabeth, her wonderful son-in-law, Gerry, and her most recent side-kick, Patch. God Bless you all.

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