Bill's passing tugs at my heartstrings. He was such a big part of my sophomore year and the fun that our gang had. I know how proud he was of his family. Comforting prayers to all of those that loved him.
Bill was one of the best. We sat together at the 25th reunion dinner where I met his beautiful wife and saw pictures of their beautiful family. He was a big part of the glue that held our gang together. I haven't seen he in many years but I truly feel a big loss with his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
I'm sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I did not know him well, but always thought him a very delightful person. I do remember his quick sense of humor and know that he will be sorely missed. My condolenses to his family and to his many close friends.
Here is a copy of Bill's obituary, thanks to Nancy Leabhard (Strand)
HOFFMAN ESTATES - William A. Kelly, Sr., 68. Beloved husband of Diane, nee Schultz, Kelly; devoted father of William Kelly, Jr., Shannon (Marc) Meyers, Brian (Kristen) Kelly, Michael (Dorian) Kelly, Beth (Paul) Klimas, and Patrick (Jamie) Kelly; loving grandfather of Katelyn, Madelyn, Brookelyn, and Ryan Meyers, Arianna and Alyssa Kelly, Emersyn Kelly, Will, Matthew and Leah Klimas, Jackson and Emma Kelly; dear brother of Tom Kelly, Bob (Maggie) Kelly, Nancy Kelly-Ristau and the late Joe Kelly and John Kelly; dear uncle of many. Bill was an active and proud member of W.A.C.O. He loved golf, Notre Dame Football and seeing his family gathered together brought him joy. Visitation 3-8 PM Thursday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Instate Friday 9:30AM to 10:15AM at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL following with Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for W.A.C.O. - Woodfield Area Children's Organization, 725 East Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. Funeral info, 847-882-5580.
It has taken awhile to put thoughts about Bill to print. There are a lot of good memories over a long time. Bill and I went to school together, kindergarten and grade school, OP-RF and University of St. Thomas. We were pretty much life long good friends. Bill was a great guy in general. I know as I was there. I feel the loss and miss him. He will be missed by many beyond his beautiful wife and family.
Patricia Kleronomos (Schaub)
So sorry to hear about Bill's passing. My sympathies go out to his family.
Bill and I were in Homeroom together and I remember him as humorous and a fantastic athlete.
Rest in peace!
Bille J Nelson (Robinson)
Bill's passing tugs at my heartstrings. He was such a big part of my sophomore year and the fun that our gang had. I know how proud he was of his family. Comforting prayers to all of those that loved him.
Judy McMahon (Almquist)
Bill was one of the best. We sat together at the 25th reunion dinner where I met his beautiful wife and saw pictures of their beautiful family. He was a big part of the glue that held our gang together. I haven't seen he in many years but I truly feel a big loss with his passing. My thoughts are with his family.
H Stephen Dahlquist
I can still see Bill's smile and hear his laugh after all these 50+ years. RIP...
Susan Roach (Pate)
I'm sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I did not know him well, but always thought him a very delightful person. I do remember his quick sense of humor and know that he will be sorely missed. My condolenses to his family and to his many close friends.
James Heitsch
Here is a copy of Bill's obituary, thanks to Nancy Leabhard (Strand)
HOFFMAN ESTATES - William A. Kelly, Sr., 68. Beloved husband of Diane, nee Schultz, Kelly; devoted father of William Kelly, Jr., Shannon (Marc) Meyers, Brian (Kristen) Kelly, Michael (Dorian) Kelly, Beth (Paul) Klimas, and Patrick (Jamie) Kelly; loving grandfather of Katelyn, Madelyn, Brookelyn, and Ryan Meyers, Arianna and Alyssa Kelly, Emersyn Kelly, Will, Matthew and Leah Klimas, Jackson and Emma Kelly; dear brother of Tom Kelly, Bob (Maggie) Kelly, Nancy Kelly-Ristau and the late Joe Kelly and John Kelly; dear uncle of many. Bill was an active and proud member of W.A.C.O. He loved golf, Notre Dame Football and seeing his family gathered together brought him joy. Visitation 3-8 PM Thursday at Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Instate Friday 9:30AM to 10:15AM at Holy Family Catholic Community, 2515 W. Palatine Road, Inverness, IL following with Mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for W.A.C.O. - Woodfield Area Children's Organization, 725 East Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194. Funeral info, 847-882-5580.
James King
It has taken awhile to put thoughts about Bill to print. There are a lot of good memories over a long time. Bill and I went to school together, kindergarten and grade school, OP-RF and University of St. Thomas. We were pretty much life long good friends. Bill was a great guy in general. I know as I was there. I feel the loss and miss him. He will be missed by many beyond his beautiful wife and family.
Jim King