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Vincent Donald “Kelly” Kelly

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Birth	:	22 Feb 1937 Bayfield, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, USA
Death	:	11 May 2022 Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7257996, -91.9496994
Description	:	Vincent "Kelly" Donald Kelly, 85 years old, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 4:47 pm, Thursday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Kelly was born on February 22, 1937 in Bayfield, WI to Dale and Nora Marie Johnson Kelly. He lived in Bayfield as a child and left for California at the age of 12 where he worked in a diamond mine until there was an explosion and he was severely injured and sent to Boston for medical care. After he recovered, he moved to Clinton Iowa and started working construction. During this time,... Read More	Vincent "Kelly" Donald Kelly, 85 years old, of Keosauqua, Iowa, passed away at 4:47 pm, Thursday, May 11, 2022, at his home. Kelly was born on February 22, 1937 in Bayfield, WI to Dale and Nora Marie Johnson Kelly. He lived in Bayfield as a child and left for California at the age of 12 where he worked in a diamond mine until there was an explosion and he was severely injured and sent to Boston for medical care. After he recovered, he moved to Clinton Iowa and started working construction. During this time, he worked on the bridge in Keosauqua, Iowa and met Caroline Barbara House and they were married on November 7, 1987 in Keosauqua. During his years working construction he was able to earn his GED. Kelly continued to work construction until he was 80 years old, he was the hardest working man you would ever know, he loved his family and cherished every moment he spent with them. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved gambling, his time spent at Tillie's Tap in Keosauqua and trips out to Lacey State Park for Caroline "Little Hillbilly", as he liked to call her. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Gerald Himes (Bev) of Douds, Iowa and Jeff Himes (Amanda) of Douds, Iowa, a daughter, Peggy Chambers of Keosauqua, Iowa, a cousin, Pudge of Bayfield, Wisconsin, several brothers and sisters, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Caroline and a son, Rick Himes. In accordance with his wishes his body has been cremated and a private burial of cremains in Fellows Cemetery will be at a later date. Memorials in Kelly's honor may be directed to friends of Lacey State Park and may be mailed to the family at 1601 8th St Keosauqua, IA 52565.

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Vincent Donald “Kelly” Kelly's memorial is located at: Fellows Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Vincent Donald “Kelly” Kelly death?
Vincent Donald “Kelly” Kelly death on 11 May 2022 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7257996
Longitude: -91.9496994

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Caroline Barbara House Kelly

(1942 - 2018)

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1. Fellows Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7257996, -91.9496994

2. Oak Lawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7397003, -91.9599991

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7. White Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6878700, -91.9584200

8. Anson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7592500, -91.9171500

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Coordinate: 40.7666940, -91.9376718

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Coordinate: 40.7028008, -92.0018997

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Coordinate: 40.7666930, -91.9779510

13. Center Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6891360, -91.9117420

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Coordinate: 40.7730000, -91.9395000

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Coordinate: 40.6817017, -91.9822006

16. Columbus Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

17. Seaman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6715000, -91.9449800

18. Railroad Cemetery
Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7680840, -91.9043370

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Coordinate: 40.7182999, -92.0246964

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Coordinate: 40.7839000, -91.9778000

21. Vernon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

22. Robb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6972008, -91.8681030

23. Gilbert Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7916926, -91.9779510

24. Wilson Family Cemetery
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