Norman W. Kelly

Norman W. Kelly, loving husband, father and grandfather completed his earthly journey and went to join his Heavenly Father the evening of July 1, 2015. He was born on February 23, 1944 in Danville, the son of William B. and Mildred Louise (Wandling) Kelly. He married Mary Jo Smith on August 16, 1969 in Danville at St. Paul's Catholic Church by Father Motsett. Norm will be deeply missed by his wife Mary Jo Kelly, children; William John Kelly, Joseph Keegan (Julia) Kelly, Megan Elizabeth (Patrick) Tucker, Matthew Christopher (Jill) Kelly, Andrea Marie (Paul) Meloni, siblings; Ron (Bev) Kelly, Judy (Sal) Macaluso, David (Gayle) Kelly and Steve (Jackie) Kelly, grandchildren; Ryan, Kaitlyn, Sean, Kathryn, Nathaniel, Carson, Allison, Sebastian, Dominic, Brooke, Lily, Molly and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norm was a 1962 graduate of Schlarman Academy. He attended St. Bede Academy and completed his college at Rockhurst. He was an active member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and for many years sang in the choir. Norm was also a member of the Bismarck Lion's Club and the Danville Knights of Columbus. Norm's primary interests other than reading Louis L'amour books, were whatever activities he could do with friends and family such as playing cards, camping, fishing, hiking, building the perfect bonfire, chopping wood and traveling to places of beauty such as Alaska, Ireland, Yellowstone and the Smoky Mountains. Most of all he loved to simply sit and soak up the beauty of his own backyard. Among the many blessings of his life he above all cherished family and friends and was true to his belief that "deeds not words" matter most. A Mass of Christian Burial for Norman will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Danville at 2:00 PM with Fr. Greg Nelson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville with rosary service starting at 1:30 PM. Burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Iroquois Memorial Hospice or a hospice of the donor's choice. Please join Norman's family in sharing photos, videos and memories of him on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfunerlahome.com

Visitation Jul 5, 2015 Sunday, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Jul 6, 2015 Monday, 2:00 PM St. Paul's Catholic Church 1303 N. Walnut Avenue Danville, Illinois 61832 Final Resting Place Resurrection Cemetery 818 Wendt Ave Danville, IL 61832