Mike is survived by his beautiful wife, love of his life and best friend, Sarah, nee Wingbermuehle, Kelley;
his loving and sad parents, Carrie and Randy;
inseparable brother and sisters, Erin, Tom, and Mo;
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Laura and Tim, Susan and Zach,
Mary and Alex, and Anne;
dear mother-in-law and father-in-law, Denise and Ray;
grandmothers, Pat Fairbairn and Colleen Kelley;
cousins; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.
All loved him so much and will miss him more.
He is also survived by more friends and admirers than could ever be listed.
Mike was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Joe Fairbairn and Pete Kelley.
Mike loved sports, particularly baseball, and was a standout pitcher for the Althoff, Belleville Hilgards, and SWIC baseball teams.
He was a graduate of Althoff Catholic High School and Illinois State University and was employed as the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator by Lincoln Prairie Behavior Health Hospital in Springfield, IL. Mark and Emily were his wonderful friends and bosses.
Mike was the kindest, happiest, and most fun-loving man any of us have known. His life was his wife, his family, his friends, and laughter. He touched so many and made the lives of all he knew better.
Memorials may be made to the Jason Motte Foundation or to the Mike Kelley Refuse to Lose Foundation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Mike’s family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2015, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Rev. Kenneth York and Rev. Joseph Ring concelebrating the funeral Mass.
We are all so lucky to have shared his life, and his spirit and smiles will fill the emptiness in our hearts each and every day.
Condolences Left For Michael Kelley
Randy, Carrie and family.
Tim and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Mike. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
Timothy and Mary Ann Richards, Swansea, Illinois, 62226
We send our deepest sympathy to all the family. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers! Love to all!
Barbara & keith Kelum, Pittsboro, Mississippi, 38951
Carrie and Randy, I send my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Prayers go out for you and your family.
Conni Markham Tilley, Belleville, IL Illinois, 62220
Randy, Carrie and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this sorrowful and difficult time.
Kent Larkin, St.Charles, Mo, 63303
Carrie, Randy and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Mike. Our heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. We pray that the love of God enfolds you during your journey through your grief. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
JoAnn & Marcus Yanaros
JoAnn Yanaros, Belleville , IL, 62226
Sarah,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May the joy and love of your memories together sustain you through this difficult time of loss.
Timothy, Joanne and Daniel Hinds
Timothy, Joanne and Daniel Hinds, Sherman, IL, 62684
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mike’s family and friends. May your fond memories bring you comfort.
Bissi DiCenso, Lake Worth, FL, 33467
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I CANNOT EVEN IMAGINE WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH WITH SUCH A TRAGIC LOSS. WE HOPE YOUR HAPPY MEMORIES OF MICHAEL WILL HELP YOU GET THROUGH THIS. WE WANT YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS.
BARNEY AND LAVERNE ELSER, SWANSEA, IL, 62226
Randy&Carrie, We are so sorry to hear about your son Mike.
Please accept our sincere condolences to both you and your family.
Rick&Julie Burgess, Red Bud, Illinois, 62278
Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and Family,
Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Tampow Jr, Smithton, IL, 62285
Too young & just too sad to put into words. My deepest sympathy to Michael’s family & friends.
Maggie Wilson, Belleville, IL, 62226
Randy,Carrie, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking. Although we only knew Mike from afar, we knew of his courageous struggle for years and, along with others, hoped for his good health.
May you be comforted with wonderful memories and celebrate his short life with love for each other.
Cindy and Bill Evans
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Cindy Evans, Swansea, iL, 62226
We pray that your faith will sustain you during this time of trial. While we will be unable to attend Mike’s funeral we will be attending Mass on Wednesday and will pray for him and his family.
Pat & Pat Hoey, The Villages , FL , 32162
Dear Carrie, Randy, Aunt Patty and family,
We are all with you in thought and prayer as you face the coming days.
Dad recalled that when Mike was a young boy, he gave him one of his carved ducks.
Please know we love you all so much!
Ann and family
Ann Fairbairn-Gullixon, Bloomington, IL, 61704
Randy, Carrie and family,
And my dear friend, Connie Haselhorst.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this sorrowful and difficult time. God bless you all and stay strong. Love you all!, Barb A.
Barb Alexander and Lenny Kalmer, Aviston, IL , 62216
Carrie, Randy and Family,
Our hearts are heavy for the loss of Mike. We remember those wonderful little league baseball summers and the years at Wolf Branch School with Mike. Our sympathy,prayers and love to you.
Kate & Stew Wilson, Waterloo, IL, 62298
I had the honor of collaborating with Mike when he worked at Concordia Village. Mike always put the residents first and truely helped them to live life to the fullest. You couldn’t help but smile when you were around Mike. May memories of Mike bring you comfort and peace.
Kelly, Springfield , IL, 62704
Randy, Carrie and Family. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.
Love Tick, Garrett & Wyatt.
Ronald Lynch, Scottsdale, AZ – Arizona, 85255
Randy and Carrie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this time.
Cathy Donnel, Belleville, Illinois, 62226
I send my deepest apologies that I was not able to attend yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family. Mike is an awesome competitor and I am truly saddened.
“When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”
~Stuart Scott
Refuse To Lose Mike
Joe Malat, St. Louis, MO, 63146
I send my deepest apologies that I was not able to attend yesterday. My heart and prayers go out to the entire family. Mike is an awesome competitor and I am truly saddened.
“When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live, and in the manner in which you live.”
~Stuart Scott
Refuse To Lose Mike
Joe Malat, St. Louis, MO, 63146
Randy and Carrie, I hope you find solace in knowing that the two of you are the reason that Mike turned out to be such a wonderful young man. When our girls would babysit, they were amazed that Mike never complained, and the other kids were so terrific! Your never-ending, ever giving love, affection and pride made Mike the man he was. Mike went to heaven knowing how blessed, proud and thankful he was to have you as parents. God bless and comfort you, Randy and Carrie, and Erin, Tom and mo.
Sent with heartfelt sympathy,
Penny Tyson
Penny Tyson, Belleville, Il, 62220
Dearest Randy and family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family that you and your sweet, precious memories will get you through this difficult time.
With all our love,
The Adrian family
Lynn Adrian Domescik, Riverside, OH, 45431
Randy and Carrie,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ken and Mickey Meddows
Mickey Meddows, Swanse, IL, 62226
Randy; We are so sadenned by your loss. We know he is in the folds of God’s arms. We hope you find comfort in celebrating the wonderful memories. God’s peace to all.
Morton Family, O’Fallon , il, 62269
De ar Carrie and family
Words are hard to find at this time…I know how hard this must be for you and your family…sending you my love my prayers and my deepest sympathy. Your amazing son Is looking down on you knowing the memory of him will make you smile and comfort you
Blessings and love my dear
Deborah Streitz
Deborah Streitz, Waterloo, Illinois, 62298