Belvidere, IL

Barbara J. Kelly, 84, of Belvidere, IL passed away peacefully, Sunday evening, June 8, 2014 in her home surround by her loving family.  Barbara was born December 5, 1929 in Cherry Valley, IL the daughter of Ralph S. and Alice N. (Kelley) Haffenden.  She married George B. Kelly in Belvidere, IL on August 26, 1950.  Barbara was a realtor and broker for Oldejans Real Estate and then for Audrey Smith.  She enjoyed bowling, watching sports especially Notre Dame Football and the Chicago Bears; she was a gifted writer, lover of history, an excellent story teller and an avid reader; she enjoyed working crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.  Barbara was very witty and appreciated English Comedy; as well as being a talented cook.

Barbara is loved and will be missed by her husband, George; children, Michael (Suzanne) Kelly of Aberdeen, WA, Kevin (Nikki) Kelly of Belvidere, Diane "Dee" (John) Schoepski of Roscoe, Caroline "Carrie" Kelly-Wright of Belvidere; brother, Ralph (Dee) Haffenden of Ohio; sisters, Margery (Richard) Johnson of Mahomet, IL, Marion Ernesti of Marengo, IL; grandchildren, Michael, Brian (Nicole), Maria Alicia, Bethany, Eric, Patrick, Alicen, Jacob; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Masen, Safie, Jade, Payton, Dominic and Dora; nieces and nephews.  Barbara is preceded in death by her parents and sister and brother in-law, Ruth and Paul Hillman.

Memorial gathering will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 12, 2014 in Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Chapel, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL.  A private Graveside burial will take place at Highland Garden of Memories with Rev. Glen Borhart, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church of Marengo, IL.  In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given in care of Hospice Care of America, 3815 N. Mulford Rd, Rockford, IL 61114 in Barbara's name.  To light a candle or to share a memory, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com