Michael S. Kelly, 67, of Earlville, IL, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL with his loving family by his side. He was born June 11, 1957, in Ottawa, IL, the son of Leo “Brud” and Anna Mae (McManus) Kelly. Mike farmed in Earlville, IL for his entire life. He enjoyed raising horses and cattle, and fishing. He retired after 30 years of service as an operator from the Local 150. Mike was so proud of the legacy he left behind in his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his mother, Anna Mae; his children, Sarah Kelly, Molly (Matthew Myers) Kelly, Casey (Julie E.) Kelly, and Eddie (Crystal) Kelly; his friend and mother of his children, Nancy Faber; his ten grandchildren, Brayden, Connor, Mary, Payden, Aubrey, Riley, Garrett, Blake, Alivia, and Callie; his siblings, Karen (Dave) Harmon, Jim Kelly, Lori (Craig) Chapman, and Julie (Rich Harding) Kelly; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo “Brud” and two brothers, Dan Kelly and Doug Kelly.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, IL. Funeral Mass in Mike’s honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mendota, IL. Pallbearers will be Connor Kelly, CJ Lane, Jake Lane, Tom Harmon, Tim Harmon, and Jeff Harmon with Honorary Pallbearer, Brayden Heermann. Memorials may be directed to the St. Columba Building Fund or St. Theresa Catholic Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St.
Earlville, IL 60518
815-246-6491
He is survived by his mother, Anna Mae; his children, Sarah Kelly, Molly (Matthew Myers) Kelly, Casey (Julie E.) Kelly, and Eddie (Crystal) Kelly; his friend and mother of his children, Nancy Faber; his ten grandchildren, Brayden, Connor, Mary, Payden, Aubrey, Riley, Garrett, Blake, Alivia, and Callie; his siblings, Karen (Dave) Harmon, Jim Kelly, Lori (Craig) Chapman, and Julie (Rich Harding) Kelly; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leo “Brud” and two brothers, Dan Kelly and Doug Kelly.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, IL. Funeral Mass in Mike’s honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Earlville, with Father Jeff Windy officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mendota, IL. Pallbearers will be Connor Kelly, CJ Lane, Jake Lane, Tom Harmon, Tim Harmon, and Jeff Harmon with Honorary Pallbearer, Brayden Heermann. Memorials may be directed to the St. Columba Building Fund or St. Theresa Catholic Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Hanley-Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
407 S. Ottawa St.
Earlville, IL 60518
815-246-6491
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