Walter Kelly Obituary

Eva....I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband..he was such a great person....he was so kind and generous..he will truly be remembered....

Dear Kate,

Judging by the comments in the guest book, your father must have been a great teacher and mentor. I am sure you have wonderful memories of him. I hope those memories and our prayers will comfort you and your family during this difficult time.



Sincerely,

Paul

All our love and prayers to the entire family.

Dear Eva Mary & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Walter. I have many wonderful memories of the times spent with your family and my parents. My dad and Walter always had such a good time visiting together. I pray that memories such as those and many more will help sustain you in your time of sorrow and in the celebration of his life.

With Love & Deepest Sympathy,

Dear Eva and Family,

It will forever be a happy memory that I was able to navigate to the South Side and enjoy a visit with Walter and Eva. I hope that when you run into Mozart and Mickey Mantle that you let them know that if they took better care of themselves they would have lasted a lot longer. And I guess the same goes for Rhadames.."you'd last a lot longer if you didn't sing"

I had the fortune of being in Mr. Kelly's World History class at South Shore High School in 1961. He told our class the funniest joke I've ever heard, and I repeat it to this day.

Dear Walter,

I know you have been greeted in heaven by Elizabeth Scwartzkoff and her friends singing the trio from Rosenkavelier, which you of course are conducting with a silver baton or maybe a silver rose.

Please look down on us with a smile.

Jeanne

Aunt Eva,

We love you and the entire clan... You are my mom's best friend in the whole wide world. Your support of our family for the past 50+ years is a glimpse of how wonderful you all are. So in this time, we return all that love and care and support right back to you. We love you!



and for Mom and Dad who need to learn to use this internet thing.

Dear Eva Mary and all the family

I am so sorry for the loss of Walter. He was truly a wonderful man. I am also sorry Mom and I could not make the funeral, but you certainly are in our thoughts and prayers. May each of you be blessed with the life you shared with him and may you be even more blessed with the memories you shall carry from this moment until eternity

With love and prayers

Diane Best Vick

From a fellow classmate of the 1950 Leo High School graduating class I sincerely offer my sympathy to the entire Kelly family.

Dear Eva and Entire Kelly Clan,



My deepest sympathy to you and yours for the loss of your husband, Dad and grandfather. He was truly one-of-a-kind---a great teacher, and a great friend.



He was my high school history teacher more than 40 years ago (and my "boss" in the infamous Book Room). He wrote a mock "recommendation letter" for me that I treasured for years encouraging potential employers to "excuse" my many dangerous and illegal activities as "youthful passion" and they should give me a chance and hire me anyway!



I was so touched when he and Eva came to my Ph.D. party after not seeing me for many years. He was a very special, gifted, funny, and sweet man and I hope heaven is ready for him to begin lecturing the angels!



As they say in Yiddish, he was a true "mensch"---a really decent human being!



God bless you,



Kiya

Mr. Kelly was the most interesting, knowledgeable, and entertaining teacher I ever had. His insights into Chicago politics and history were amazing. I looked forward to every lecture complete with Irish brogues and colorful anecdotes. He was the quintessential teacher and gentleman. May his family be comforted by the legacy of his wisdom, humor, and good will.

I had the privilege of having Mr. Kelly as my history teacher at South Shore High School in 1961. He was one of the best teachers I ever had, and one of the greatest people I ever knew.



As a teacher myself, I know that I will be so good a teacher or so good a person as Mr. Kelly.



Steven Andes

South Shore High School, class of June 1965

My sympathy to the Kelly family. Professor Kelly was one of the best teachers I ever had. Sorry for your loss.

We wish to express our sympathy for your loss.

YOUR FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS, I ENJOY WORKING WITH HIM AT RHS.

I was only privileged to meeet Walter briefly. I knew him through his daughter, Kate, who always spoke of him with love and pride. In even casual conversation, Kate often mentioned the lessons she learned growing up and it was clear to me that these were guidelines she valued and could count on to provide solidity in her life. I know that Walter's death will be a huge loss for all who knew him, but also that his wisdom will live on in his students, children and grandchildren. I hope the family can find solace in this time of grief.

Kate and Family,

We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our hearts go out to all of you.

Love,

Chris, Paul, Matt, Bryan and Scott

Kate and Family,

We are saddened to hear about the loss of your father. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.

Love,

Chris, Paul, Matt, Bryan and Scott

This man was my grandpa. He meant so much to me. He always told me stories from his past and never forgot his students. In the past year, he was fragile and sickly. He is so much better now.

My prayers are with your family.



Julian Brooks

A friend shared the following with me at a similar difficult time: "When a loved one becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure." Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Kate, and your family.

I have great memories of Mr. Kelly's quiet wisdom, and sense of humor. My prayers and condolences to the whole family. Thanks to you guys, "It's a Wonderful Life" has been a holiday tradition in my own family for the last 24 years. God bless you, my friends.

My deepest sympathy to the family of the man who opened the world of opera to his friends so many years ago.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be at the service, but I am having minor surgery tomorrow afternoon which will have me out of commission for a few days.

Pete, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your family will be in my prayers. I hope you are doing okay.

I want to take this opportunity to share with each of you sorrow for your grief on the death of your husband/ father.Mr.Kelly was one of those professors that I will never forget because he gave me the opportunity to finish my masters degree. Whenever I heard of your husband's/father's name, it was always connected with scholar and fortitude. His perception and sensitivity of problems excelled most others at Chicago State. My husband and I attended and graduated from CSU in the late 60's.Your dad was Ron's student teaching supervisor and coordinated the advanced placement activities between Morgan Park High School and CSU. His stories surpased all others. They were long and detailed. The Wagner family would like to express our thanks and love to a man that excelled most others. Charlene and Ron Wagner