Dora Jane Kelley, age
80, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Thursday July 7, 2016 at
the North Adams Home in Mendon, Illinois. She was born October 13, 1935 in
Nauvoo, Illinois the daughter of William and Neva Brown Metternich. OnJuly 18,
1969, She married Steve Kelley. He preceded her in death in December of 1981.
Jane lived in Marion,
Iowa for many years and moved to Stronghurst in 1984 where she was employed at
Bygones & Buds Flower Shop. She later moved to Nauvoo, Illinois for a few
years, before moving to Carthage. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending
time with her nieces and nephews, and her cat "Missy". She was a
member of the Raritan Baptist Church, Raritan, Illinois.
Survivors include one
brother, Jack Metternich of Quincy, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters, June Geissler, Kathryn
Rose, Ulah Ebert, and three brothers, Luther, Joseph and Dale Metternich.
A private memorial
service will be held at a later date. Banks & Beals Funeral Home of
Stronghurst is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at
banksandbeals.com.
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