John W. Kelley Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2025 in Sparta, Illinois

John W. Kelley Sr.

September 10, 1957 - November 19, 2025 (68 years old)

Sparta, Illinois

John W. Kelley Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 19, 2025 in Sparta, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home

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John W. Kelley Sr.

September 10, 1957 - November 19, 2025 (68 years old)

Sparta, Illinois

John W. Kelley Sr. Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John W. Kelley Sr. of Sparta, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John left this world on November 19, 2025 at the age of 68, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles H. Kelley, Sr. and Mary H. Farthing Kelley (Grimm); and his brother Charles H. Kelley, Jr.. He is survived by: his former wife Debbie Zulker; his children, John W. Kelley, Jr. (Janet) of Port St and Christina Kelley of Port St; his grandchildren, Allison Kelley of Port St, Adriana Morocho of Port St, Luis Morocho, Jr. of Port St and Thomas Harmon, Jr. of Belleville, IL.; his sister-in-law Deborah Kelley of Sparta, IL; and his nephews, Charles Kelley (Amy) of Sparta, IL and Michael Kelley (Carrie) of Sparta, IL. He is also survived by extended family members and friends.

Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Funeral Home



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