Kelly D. Wirtz
Kelly D. Wirtz, nee Freeman, age 63, devoted partner of Mike Vernon. Loving mother of Joshua Wirtz, Michael (Elise) Wirtz, Shannon (Robert Rotunno) Reddington, Shelby (Robert Hettinger) Wirtz and Tyler Wirtz. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie Reddington, Charles L. Reddington, Olivia Reddington, Lucas Wirtz, Mason Griskell and Marshall Greco. Beloved daughter of Donald and the late Donna Marie (nee Badger) Freeman. Dear sister of Steven Freeman, Randall (Marylou) Freeman, Valerie (Ray) Kokesh, Jennifer (late Thomas) Dowell and the late Timothy (late Pam) Freeman. Fond aunt of 15 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Kelly’s deep love for her family, particularly her grandchildren, was a defining aspect of her life. She channeled her creativity into arts, crafts, DIY projects, and interior decorating. In her leisure, she enjoyed thrifting, garage sales, reading mystery novels, solving jigsaw puzzles, and immersing herself in movies and TV shows. Her warm heart and diverse interests will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation Friday, September 22, 2023 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Kelly’s obituary on Colonial Chapel’s website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, Orland Park, IL.
Memorials to Foundation for Women’s Cancer, 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 710, Chicago, IL 60606 Click Here for Online Donation or Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois, 850 N. Church St., Rockford, IL 61103 Click Here for Online Donation are appreciated.
September 23, 2023 – 10:00am cst
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