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Susan Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Susan L. (nee Crocilla), age 40, beloved wife of Shawn P. Kelly; loving mother of Taylor, Mclain and James Kelly; cherished daughter of Joseph and Lucille Crocilla (nee Dunne); dear sister of Joseph (Ionella) and Paul (Frances) Crocilla; devoted aunt of Joseph, Natalie, Nickolas, Angeline, Frank Jr., Jacqueline, Sam and Matt; dearest daughter-in-law of James and Patricia Kelly; loyal sister-in-law of Frank (Tina) Kelly and Nancy (Louis) Gade. Visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral mass at 11:30 a.m. St. Christina Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Andrew J. McGann And Son Directors. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelly Kids Fund (C/O The Private Bank 3052 W. 111th St., Chgo, IL 60655) would be appreciated. 773-783-7700 or 708-423-5400 www.andrewmcgann.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 30, 2011.

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Jan Bedore-Nowacki

November 5, 2011

Dear Kelly and Crocilla Families, my family and I were very sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. May God Bless and keep you all near. We were old neighbors on Crescent Ct. growing up.

Sue and Shawn St Patties Day 2009?

James McGowan

November 2, 2011

Sue You would have loved the service and Ge-to-gether afterwords. Everything turned out well. I'm sorry that you wernt with us and seeing your wonderfull smile. Missa ya Uncl Jim

Sandy & Gary Sprau

November 2, 2011

Crocilla and Kelly families,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Lisa Clark (Miller)

November 1, 2011

Shawn and family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

November 1, 2011

Dear Shawn: During your time of loss, we grieve with you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest regards,
Traffic Section, City of Chicago

November 1, 2011

Shawn my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sooo sorry for your lost Nancy Wesley

Mandy and Steve Granat

October 31, 2011

To the Kelly/Crocilla families....Words cannot express our heartfelt sadness.... Our thoughts and prayers are with all if you

Cleary's

October 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

October 31, 2011

Dear Kelly family,
We are so sorry to hear of this news, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time, Please take care of yourselves.
Karen and Melissa Krzak-OLPirouttes

October 31, 2011

Joe,Lucy and Shawn my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the happy days help you through these hard days.
Diana Jakowitz and family

Cookie (Tallon) Talley

October 31, 2011

Dear Shawn and family, Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you. We are sorry for your loss.

Mathew and Joanna Murillo

October 31, 2011

Sean and Family, our deepest sympathy. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Lisa Filipczak-Hackett

October 31, 2011

Mr and Mrs Crocilla, Joey and Paul
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.Susie touched so many lives at St Christina. Her knowledge of computers and her kindness with always be in the hearts of all the students she taught.
God Bless your family.
Brian ,Lisa, Katie, Maggie ,and Danny Hackett

Dan, Nicole, Bailey, and Jack Shannon

October 31, 2011

Sean, there are really no words that can possibly be said but I'm so sorry for your loss. The memories of Sue will only be great ones for us and always make us smile. I am so glad we had a chance to see you guys in AZ in the Spring. Anything you ever need is a phone call away. Please let us help if we can. Give those babies a hug from us and let them know that we love you all.

St. Christina Football Coaching Staff

October 31, 2011

Shawn, Taylor, James & McClain.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this difficult time. You are in our hearts.

Steve & Shawn Christopher

October 31, 2011

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

October 31, 2011

Kelly and Crocilla Family,
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Nancy & Dave Gurnic (St. John, In.)

Griffin Family

October 30, 2011

Dear Shawn, Taylor, James, and Mclain,

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and mother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. May perpetual light and love shine upon you from above.

- Jim, Peggy, Kevin, Katie, Jimmy, and Pat Griffin

George Karabatsos

October 30, 2011

Dear Shawn,
Iam so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy, I will keep your family in my pryers

Joan Nehls

October 30, 2011

As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

October 30, 2011

Shawn and Family, This is heart- breaking. You and your family are in are thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you. Love, Joe and Caryn Vondra

Mrs. Kulovits

October 30, 2011

James, McLain, and Taylor,
With God's love and support, you can get through anything. I will keep you in my prayers.

Nickolette Woods

October 30, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Sue and I grew up together. She was a wonderful person she will be missed! I will continue to pray for your family.

michelle halpin

October 30, 2011

Dear Shawn and Family, So very sorry for your loss, you will remain in our prayers,Sue will remain in our hearts. my deepest sympathy, may god comfort you and your family during this difficult period

October 30, 2011

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family

Janice & Bill McGuire (friends of Jim)
Ft. Myers ,FL

michelle halpin

October 30, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

October 30, 2011

Shawn: So sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are loved and in everyones prayers. Mo Carroll

James McGowan

October 30, 2011

Helen Dunn Melton

October 30, 2011

With love and support for my family. Susie will be in our hearts and prayers as you all will. love, Helen and Gary Melton

John Spence

October 30, 2011

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May your memories give you strength. Please accept my sympathies.

Uncle Jim McGowan

October 30, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ron Fulton

October 30, 2011

Shawn,

Please know that our love and prayers are with you, Taylor, James and Mclain in your time of sorrow. We hope that you will find some measure of comfort in the love that comes to you from your family and your friends.

Ron and Pat Fulton
Chicago

Terry Wasik

October 30, 2011

Shawn, Taylor James and Mclain may Gods love help all of you. The peace of the Lord is with Sue and all of you.

Mike Hughes

October 30, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Patricia Mondloch

October 30, 2011

Shawn, Taylor, Mclain and James my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow. Soon memories of better days will come to your memory and help ease the loss. I will have you in my prayers.

Franlk Crocilla

October 30, 2011

Shawn, Taylor,James and Mclain

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Uncle Frank and Aunt Becky

Donna Myron

October 30, 2011

......Sleep Softly ...."Sweet Sue"

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