Georgia D. Kelm, 81, of Paducah, KY formerly of Leland, IL passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah, KY. She was born February 18, 1940 in Wheaton, IL the daughter of George & Albina (Delaurenti) Brooker. She married Robert W. Kelm on October 4, 1958 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Wheaton, IL. She was a member of The Catholic Church. She was an active member of The Pro-Life Committee and belonged to the Altar and Rosary Society. Georgia was a Catechism teacher. She enjoyed planting flowers and taking pictures. Her greatest love of all was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Robert Kelm of Paducah, KY, two daughters, Deanna K. (Dale) Reed of Lake Placid, FL and Sharon S. (Kelly) Coleman of Valier, IL, two sons Roy A. (Debbie) Kelm of Kevil, KY and Jim R. (Cathlene) Kelm of Paducah, KY; seven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, and two brothers Walter (Helen) Brooker of North Aurora, IL and Bob (Laura) Brooker of West Chicago, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Albina Brooker.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with Father Kevin Butler officiating. Burial will follow at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in Earlville, IL. Private Family Visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the charity of one’s choice. For more information, or to sign the online guest book, please go to
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