The one thing I remember the most about my mom was her singing her heart out every Sunday morning and midnight mass. During Christmas Eve masses, I remember just being in awe, and always turning around when the choir started to sing just to see mom and dad sing. Now, even though they were so immersed with the song they were singing, mom would always catch me turning around and looking up at the choir and would give me that pointed finger to turn around. As I got older, and wiser, I stopped turning around and just listened to them sing.  Mom's soprano voice and dad"s tenor voice, you could just pick them out from all the others. Mom's passion for music came out in every song she sang. It was so beautiful.  Most of the songs they sang made me a little teary eyed but, there were two songs she sang that when I heard them, the emotion came over me. One of the songs was of course, Ave Maria. I can still hear mom's voice singing that song and it tugs at my heart. Knowing my mom is gone hurts so much right now, but, knowing she is in the place right now, where she can sing and  dance anytime with my dad makes it a little easier. For our new family members and friends who never had the chance to hear my mom and dad sing together, and for the people who have and never want to forget, I shared an audio clip on this website. I would like to share with all of you, the other favorite song of mine, to hear mom and dad's beautiful voices together, in the place they loved oh so well, and doing what they loved to do together. Hearing this tells my heart, mom and dad are truly together for eternity.  Turn it up and enjoy.

Martin,
My deepest sympathies. May your Mom sleep with the angels.

Mrs. Kelly I hope you rest with the angels.

I miss you Grandma, but I have missed you for a very long time already. I wish we had more time to talk. I can only remember a few conversations at the kitchen table. 

Now I'm happy for you. You're free of your broken body. You can talk, sing & dance all you want! I know Grandpa is happy to have you by his side again. 
I bet you got the tightest 'grandpa' hug ever!

Love you both!

My deepest sympathy to you all. I will pray and think on the family during the January, 10. God bless you.
Love  Irene Grohe (Michel) Germany

Michelle and family, on behalf of myself and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians we are sorry for your loss. May our Blessed Mother comfort her in heaven.

My memories of Mary Kelly will always be of a my high school friend's mom, friendly and full  of life in a loud, loving home, bustling about, herding her brood.  My heart aches for the family grounded here on Earth, but knowing Heaven brings relief for her and a long-awaited reunion with her husband and other family members, I know all is better for her.  My sincere sympathies, Mike, to you and the rest of the family.  RIP Mrs. Kelly.  Love to all.

Writing for my mom, Therese, one of Mary's sisters -- Praying for Mary in Heaven. Therese has always missed her sister Mary and the rest of her family. We grieve with you.

I met Mary Kelly several times, and although she didn't speak to me, she was completely part of the conversation.  Kathy, Tom, and all your family and friends, I am so sorry about your loss. Kathy, I know all 4 of our parents have found each other, and we now have twice as many angels each. Your family has been wonderful to me, thank you for sharing them with me all this time.

Kathy and family.....so sorry to hear about your Mom.  May she rest in peace.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Take care!    Love!  Barb&Vito

My Dear Sister has finally gotten her reward.  After so many years she is at rest and peace with herself.  I will always remember her.

Bill Partsch in Chicago.

Kathy, Tom and Kevin:  We were sorry to hear of the passing of you mother/grandmother. We cannot be with you for any of the services, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know that God will bring you though this, trust in him! Love you you, Margaret and Charlie Smith

Your dance with dad has moved to a Heavenly floor now.  My heart is heavy with your passing, but it jumps for joy knowing that you and dad are together again.

My mom always looked out for us all the way to the time God called her home.  She went quietly with dad by her side and her parents quiding her home.  A part of my heart went with her.  I miss you already.  Your strength will get all of us through the next couple of days.  God Bless you mom

Please know that you have our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Please accept our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.  Also know that you have our love and prayers.

Michelle and Martin along with all the rest of the Kelly Klan,

My sympathies to your family at this time.  I hope knowing that your mom is no longer in pain will help you at this time.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  Heaven can always use a beautiful voice in it's heavenly choir.

May this candle light your way home to all your loved ones who await your arrival.  May God keep you and care for you as you sing in the Heavenly choir. Tell them all I say hello.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times.

I miss you mom. I know you are very happy now you are back home with your mom and dad, sister and brother, and dad. Dad is happy you are there to have that extra set of eyes on all of us. We need all the watching over we can get. Give daddy a hug and kiss from me.

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She is now in heaven and at peace.

May God bless Aunt Mary, my Godmother, and welcome her into heaven. I offer my condolences to her family and friends.

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Mary E. Partsch Kelly

October 3, 1930 – January 7, 2013

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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