Margaret R. Kelley

Margaret R. Kelley (Margi), 92, of Fort Collins, CO died Thursday, October 18, 2018. Margaret was born March 10, 1926 in Aurora, IL to Henry and Myrrha (Higgins) McKay. Margi married Richard J. Kelley, September 4, 1948 in Aurora, Il. They moved to Fort Collins in 1955. Margaret was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She also was a member of the Auxiliary DAV. In 1988 she retired from the USDA, Forest Service where she worked in Fiscal for 20 years.

Margi interests were her beloved family. She enjoyed cross-word puzzles, jig-saw puzzles, card games, knitting, crocheting and trivia games.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A (Beth) Wissing (Robert) of Glenwood Springs, CO: three sons, Michael J Kelley (Sharon); Daniel J Kelley (Joanna) of Fort Collins; Patrick J Kelley ( Lou Ann) of Greeley, CO; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sister, Janis Rae Ruddy (James) of Aurora, Il and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1994; her parents; three sisters, Kathleen Baltz, Myrrha Thibault, Frances Schonback and brother, Raymond McKay.

Viewing will be on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM at Bohlender Funeral Chapel, 121 W. Olive St, Fort Collins, CO. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Internment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 300 W Mountain Ave,, Fort Collins CO. 80521; Pathways of Northern CO., 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525 or Larimer Humane Society, 5137 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80525.