Hilda C. Kelley

(1931 - 2006)

Hilda C. Kelley, 74, of Lincoln, IL died at 11:16 p.m., May 1, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born December 15, 1931 to LaFayette and Ecil (Stiltz) Bale in Mason City, IL. She married Clyde William Kelley on October 2, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March 28, 1989.

Mrs. Kelley is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Kelley of Lincoln, IL; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Wanda Harmon and Beryle Brouch, both of Lincoln, and one brother; Larry Bale of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one son, Danny Bill Kelley on January 7, 1987.

She was a member of the Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln. She worked for several years at the order desk for Zenith Television.

Funeral services will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded after the funeral service on Saturday.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Nursing Home in Lincoln, IL. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com 

Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.