Richard "Rick" J. Kelley

Richard J. "Rick" Kelley, 67, of Rockton, IL, passed away suddenly, Tuesday morning, October 15, 2024. He was born August 22, 1957 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Anna (Cwiklinksi) Kelley. Rick graduated from Elmwood Park High School, class of 1975. He married the love of his life, Debra Heinz, on October 13, 1991 in Arlington Heights, IL. Rick was employed at Northern Lights in sales until retirement. He was an avid Star Wars fan. Rick loved cheering on the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. He liked classic cars.

Rick is loved and missed by his wife, Debra; daughter, Brittany (Branson) Spring; brother, Robert Kelley; mother-in-law, Beverly Heinz; brother-in-law, Vernon Heinz; sister-in-law, Shelley (John) Acker; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Vernon Heinz.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 with a funeral service to begin at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a condolence, please visit www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.