Daniel Kelly

ROCKFORD - Daniel Kelly, 91, of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.  He was born February 11, 1930 in Chicago, IL, son of Daniel and Margaret (Bradley) Kelly.  Daniel graduated from Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School in Chicago, IL. Daniel was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry in the United States Army during the Korean War.  For his service, he earned two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a Silver Star. Daniel met Joanne (Cardon) Kelly during her Dietetic Internship at Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL.  They married on May 1, 1954 in Clearfield, PA and together they raised nine children all of whom revere their parents. Daniel was a surety bond specialist and principal of Williams Manny Insurance, and loved being part of Rockford's business landscape.  His children will remember him as devout, generous, quick-witted, and rich in friends.

He leaves behind children; Daniel (Sandi), Mary Ann, Joseph (Diane), Michael (Susan), James (fiancé Corina), John, Eileen (Alan) and Vince (Robin); grandchildren, Rueben, Kimberly, Scott, Alisha, Olivia, Madeline, Charlie, Margaret, Erin, Meghan, Michael Jr., Kaitlin, Sarah, Jack, Lindsay, Ryan, Breahna, Dominga, Mariah, Vincent Jr., Lauren and Timothy; 9 great-grandchildren.   He is preceded in death by his dear wife Joanne (Cardon) Kelly and son Timothy John.

A private Funeral Mass will be at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.  Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's memory to Poor Clare Colettine Nuns Corpus Christi Monastery, 2111 South Main Street, Rockford, Illinois 61102.   Christenson Funeral Home & Crematory assisted the family.  Send condolences and share memories at https://www. rockfordfunerals.com/obits