Edward Kelly

Edward A. Kelly

Age 94 of Joliet, passed away Saturday morning, May 20, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet.

Born August 4, 1922 in Seattle, Washington, Edward Arthur was a son of the late Thomas Arthur and Florence V. (Waggoner) Kelly. He went on to honorably serve in the United States Navy, and retired from US Steel Corp as a lathe operator. Ed was a man of few words, and will be remembered as a true gentle man.

He is survived by one step sister Florence Kennedy of Braceville, and many nieces and nephews.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Florence “Toots” (J.R.) Cushing, Marguerite (James) Anderson; one brother Donald Kelly; one half sister Dorothy Jean Kelly; two half brothers: Robert Kelly and Leroy Kelly, and two step sisters: Harriet Marcotte and Leila Vilt.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:00 a.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Burial with military honors will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Ed’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choosing.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Ed’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181)