Karen Kelley

Karen Kelley, 82, of Silvis Illinois, passed away on February 6, 2025. Per her wishes a cremation will be done and a Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday February 12th. Visitation 3:30-6:30PM, Memorial Service beginning at 6:30PM at Faith Walk World Outreach Center 1450 Avenue of the Cities, Silvis Illinois.

Karen was born on December 21st 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up, Karen enjoyed being a part of a large family including 6 siblings. Karen married Verle Kelley (Mickey) on March 7th 1961. They had 3 children Keith (Karen) Kelley Hillsdale, Donna (Jason) Thurman Silvis and William West Kelley (preceded in death ).

Karen loved being in the sunshine outdoors and being with her family. She worked at Ben Franklin Crafts in Silvis for over 30 years where she developed many cherished friendships. Karen was an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. You could often hear her screaming at the TV during the games. Even more so, she was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was truly a strong, strong woman who loved her family.

Karen is survived by her children, 7 grandchildren: Heather Engle (James), Keith Kelley (Amanda), Brian and Raymond Kelley, Rachel Kelley-Misner (Ben), Jace and Reed Thurman. Karen also had 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great- great-grandchildren. Karen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Ronald Zelasko, sisters Donna Zelasko and Aimee Markham and son William Kelley.

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