Patricia Kelly

WILMINGTON—Patricia Rose Kelly, 74, of Wilmington, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at her home.
Born Feb. 25, 1946 in Joliet, Patricia was a daughter of Robert and Harriet (nee Beebe) Alexander. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet Central High School. Patricia married Donald Eugene Kelly, and they were blessed with five children. She devoted her life to being a loving wife and mother, and later took great joy in being a grandma and great-grandma. Patricia enjoyed going to casinos and playing bingo, traveling with her husband, and loved going to McDonalds for two apple pies for a dollar.
Survivors include two children, Donald (Bonni) Kelly, of Wilmington and Tina (David) Gombosi, of Monroe, WI; five grandchildren: Austin (Ashley) Kelly, of Woodridge; Dustin and Ashley Kelly, both of Wilmington; Kimberly (Dustin) Helgestad, of Janesville, WI and Chase Gombosi (Karissa Studer), of Lakewood, CO; two great-grandchildren, Henry and Harper Helgestad; three brothers: Jack (Stevie) Alexander, of Crest Hill; Donald (the late Delores) Alexander, of Wilmington and Charles (Pam) Alexander, of Arizona; several nieces and nephews, and two grandpuppies: Ashes and Gaby.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald; three children: Donald Jr., Tracy Lynn, and Kimberly Ann; one granddaughter, Skylar Marie, and six brothers and sisters: Robert Alexander, Eunice Loomis, Barbara Meyer, William Alexander, John Alexander and Thelma Grzincic.
A private family visitation will be held, and cremation rites will be accorded. Patricia will be laid to rest with her husband and daughter at Woodlawn Memorial Park I in Joliet at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made as gifts in Patricia's memory to the American Cancer Society.
Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Patricia's memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com
Cremation services and memorial arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.