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Official Obituary of

William "Bill" Kelly

March 31, 1955 ~ May 25, 2025 (age 70) 70 Years Old

William "Bill" Kelly Obituary

William “Bill” Kelly, age 70, passed away at 2:30 pm on May 25, 2025 at his residence in Metropolis, Illinois

Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Bill moved to Illinois from California in 1999. He was employed by Gottschalks Department Stores as a cabinet maker. After his move to the midwest, he held a couple of positions as carpenter/cabinet maker.

He was survived by his long-time companion, Vickie Waldridge; his daughter, Kristine Campbell (Will) of Sanger, CA; two sisters, Maureen Ashlock of Nixa, MO and Jo Whisenhunt (Robert) of Fresno, CA; one brother, James (Jim) Kelly of Modesto, CA; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Loftus-McManus Funeral Home of Metropolis, Illinois. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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