▰ William B Kelley Died May 17, … More Information |
William B Kelley, born July 5, 1942 died on May 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. William was 72.
Tags: #Chicago #Kelley #Mattachine #North #Conference #Homophile #Crusader #White #Carter #Cook #Commission #Human #Illinois #Legislative #Rights #Force #Lesbian #Fame #Philadelphia #Days #Harris #Chuck #Chen #John #Bill #Chris #Anita #Council #Metropolitan #Facebook #English #Spanish #Wockner #Trinidad #Tobago #Jorjet #Tracy #Obama #Gays #Proud #Press #Power #Leatherman #Flint #From #Vernita #Owen #Barbara #Associated #Effect #Next
Obituary: William B. Kelley, 72, who in 2015 was marking 50 years as a gay activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of May 17, according to Chen K. Ooi, his partner since 1979. There were very few LGBT Chicago activists who stayed as consistently engaged in community activism as Kelley. He was part of the Mattachine Midwest chapter and wrote for and edited its newsletter. He helped organize the first national gay and lesbian conference in 1966-the North American Conference of Homophile Organizations, co-founded the Chicago Gay Crusader newspaper, and attended the first White House gay-rights meeting, in 1977, under the Carter administration. In Chicago, he was a critical player in numerous organizations as a founder, member and sometimes leader. He chaired the Cook Commission on Human Relations for its first 10 years. He co-chaired Illinois Gays for Legislative Action in the early 1970s, the Illinois Gay Rights Task Force in the late 1970s, and was inducted into the first class of the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame, in 1991. This summer, he was planning to attend the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Reminder Days for gay rights - he had marched there during the 1960s. State Rep. Greg Harris said he was "totally shocked to hear the sad news. Bill always had the most amazing perspective and guidance on events of the day because of his deep grasp of our community's written and lived history combined with his legal knowledge and his kind, gentle way. What a loss for us all." "The LBGTQ community lost a life-long activist and great legal/political mind," longtime businessman Chuck Renslow said. "We all owe him for decades of service in the cause of equal rights. I loved him a lot and I will miss him terribly. I really don't have the words to describe the loss we've collectively suffered. My heart goes out to Chen." "An extraordinary individual," wrote historian and author John D'Emilio. "There were so few who had the courage in those pre-gay liberation years to be 'out there'-and there were even fewer who made the transition as activist from pre-Stonewall to post-Stonewall. In his quiet and unassuming way, Bill was extraordinary." "He was the face and voice of gay liberation in Chicago for so long," said Chris Riddiough. "I first met Bill about 40 years ago-in the midst of a controversy over gay marriage-as always he spoke with reason and thoughtfulness in the midst of swirling arguments over the impact on the movement for gay rights and women's rights of an attempt by two women to obtain a marriage license from Cook . that I worked with Bill on many campaigns ranging from the opposition to Anita Bryant to the effort to pass a gay rights bill in the Chicago City Council. "Working with the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Metropolitan Chicago, Bill was able to draw many diverse parts of the gay and lesbian community from bar owners to lesbian-feminist activists like myself. His work with the Illinois Gay and Lesbian Task Force was paramount in the move to pass legal protections for gay men and lesbians. Bill, of course, was in the fight before I was . . His courage in stepping forward at a time when so few of us were willing to be identified as gay, led the way to the movement and victories we see today. . His droll wit, interesting posts [on Facebook], comments about Chicago always brought back those heady days in the 1970s when we were forging a new era for the gay and lesbian community." "For the final 10 years of my syndicated gay-press career, Bill was my editor, my proofreader, my fact-checker, and my all-around advisor. In both English and Spanish," said Rex Wockner. "I don't think I know anyone else who knew so much about everything, including the entire history of our movement. One of the most remarkable, amazing people I ever have known, and a dear friend. He would do things like spend two hours reading the constitution of Trinidad and Tobago, at midnight, in order to tweak one sentence in one of my international news briefs. As gay news became more complex and more intertwined with legal things, I couldn't have continued as long as I did without him. This is a huge loss-for me, for Chicago, and for brainiac first-hand memory of LGBT history nationwide and beyond." "I loved and admired Bill Kelley, and I will miss him and his wry smile and his quiet grace," said writer and editor Jorjet Harper. "The old saying that 'when an elder dies, a library burns to the ground' is more true of Bill Kelley's passing than of anyone else I know. His deep and finely detailed knowledge of LGBT history was rooted in his personal experiences as a creator of and a witness to that history. "Bill and I worked closely together as co-editors on a number of Tracy Baim's books, including Obama and the Gays; Out and Proud in Chicago; Gay Press, Gay Power; the Chuck Renslow biography Leatherman, Jim Flint's biography The Boy From Peoria, and Vernita Gray's biography From Woodstock to the White House (the last three co-written with Owen Keehnen). At the time of Bill's death we had just finished editing the first biography of gay activist Barbara Gittings. I thought we made a great editing team; I have always enjoyed working with him, and I relied on his expertise, his eye, and his impeccable mastery of Associated Press style. Bill's vast knowledge of people and events in the community was often astonishing to me, and he would tease out fine points of historical accuracy that I would never even have been aware of. "He truly has been a Chicago icon for decades in the struggle for LGBT equality, yet his manner was softspoken and unassuming. I am still in shock that he's gone, along with continued... |
▰ William "Bill" H Kelley, Jr Died March 04, … More Information |
William "Bill" H Kelley, Jr , born February 3, 1940 entered eternal life March 4, 2018 in Pekin, Illinois. William was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Lisa Larimore, Chad P, Doug Richardson, Mike Walraven |
▰ William B Kelley Died May 17, … More Information |
William B Kelley, born July 5, 1942 departed this life Sunday May 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. William was 72.
Family members and close friends: , Tom Roden, Angela Stancy |
▰ Wayne Kelley Died January 27, … More Information |
On January 27, 2001, Wayne Kelley, 90 of Prophetstown, Illinois passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: January 28, 2001 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Walter Lee "Bill" Kelley Died December 17, … More Information |
Walter Lee "Bill" Kelley, age 74 of Chester, Illinois, joined the Lord December 17, 2008. Obituary published: December 18, 2008 in "County Journal" |
▰ Walter L Kelley Died February 07, … More Information |
Walter L Kelley, of Vienna, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 7, 2000. Walter was 71. Obituary published: February 08, 2000 in "Paducah S (KY)" |
▰ Walter J Kelley Died January 03, … More Information |
Walter J Kelley, age 45 of Rock Island, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 3, 2002. Obituary published: January 04, 2002 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Wallace "Pat" Kelley Died August 25, … More Information |
Wallace "Pat" Kelley, age 76 of Peoria, Illinois, passed from this life on August 25, 2000. Obituary published: August 26, 2000 in "Journal Star" |
▰ Virginia M Kelley Died January 06, … More Information |
Virginia M Kelley, age 81 of Rockford, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 6, 1999. Obituary published: January 07, 1999 in "Akron B-J (OH)" |
▰ Virginia Kelley Died June 12, … More Information |
Virginia Kelley, age 77 of White Hall, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior June 12, 1999. Obituary published: June 13, 1999 in "Springfield J-R" |
▰ Virgil Kelley Died July 24, … More Information |
Virgil Kelley, age 95 of Illinois, born in Limestone, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on July 24, 2001. Obituary published: July 25, 2001 in "News-Gazette" |
▰ Virgil Kelley Died July 14, … More Information |
Virgil Kelley passed away peacefully July 14, 2001, at his home in Farmer City, Illinois. He was 95. Obituary published: July 15, 2001 in "News-Gazette" |
▰ Viola R "Squeaky" (Springer) Kelley Died October 04, … More Information |
Viola R "Squeaky" (Springer) Kelley, of Silvis, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 4, 1999. Viola was 82. Obituary published: October 05, 1999 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Vernon L Kelley Died March 21, … More Information |
Vernon L Kelley, of Danville, Illinois, departed this life Sunday March 21, 1999. Vernon was 92. Obituary published: March 22, 1999 in "News-Gazette" |
▰ Vernon L Kelley Died January 03, … More Information |
Vernon L Kelley, of Marion, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home January 3, 1996. Vernon was 75. Obituary published: January 04, 1996 in "Southern I" |
▰ Vernon Kelley Died April 18, … More Information |
Vernon Kelley, born May 30, 1933 entered into eternal rest April 18, 2016 in Pittsfield, Illinois. Vernon was 82.
Tags: #Carolyn
Obituary: Vernon was born on May 30, 1933 and passed away on , 18, 2016. Vernon was a resident of Pittsfield, Illinois at the time of passing. Vernon was married to Carolyn. |
▰ Velma B (Pennington) Kelley Died June 03, … More Information |
Velma B (Pennington) Kelley, age 87 of Illinois, born in LaJose, Pennsylvania, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she June 3, 1999. Obituary published: June 04, 1999 in "News-Gazette" |
▰ Varsella G "Sally" (Oschmann) Kelley Died February 24, … More Information |
Varsella G "Sally" (Oschmann) Kelley, age 87 of Anna, Illinois, died on February 24, 2010. Obituary published: February 25, 2010 in "Anna G-D" |
▰ Valerie J Ms Kelley Died June 20, … More Information |
Valerie J Ms Kelley, age 41 of Illinois, born in Iowa, gained her wings on June 20, 2001. Obituary published: June 21, 2001 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Timothy Ray "Tim" Kelley Died May 27, … More Information |
Timothy Ray "Tim" Kelley, of Illinois, born in Texas, joined the Lord May 27, 2017. Timothy was 59. Obituary published: May 28, 2017 in "Lincoln Courier" |
▰ Timothy Ray Kelley Died May 13, … More Information | Timothy Ray Kelley, born March 12, 1958 departed this life Sunday May 13, 2017 in Illinois. Timothy was 59. |
▰ Timothy W Kelley Died July 28, … More Information | Timothy W Kelley, born November 5, 1949 entered Heaven's gates on July 28, 2016 in Lynwood, Illinois. Timothy was 66. |
▰ Tim D Kelley Died August 08, … More Information |
Tim D Kelley, born December 15, 1958 entered eternal life August 8, 2009 in Pekin, Illinois. Tim was 50.
Family members and close friends: , Sherry Decker Runge, Clyde & Bettie Laier, Scott Hodgson, Jim Huber And The Staff At Wbnh Radio, Karl Lutz, Kevin Hafliger, Dan Brewington, Ed Justus, Lynne Harris |
▰ Thomas Duane Kelley Died September 24, … More Information |
Thomas Duane Kelley, age 47 of Fairview Heights, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 24, 2002. Obituary published: September 25, 2002 in "K C Star (MO)" |
▰ Thomas Kelley Died March 03, … More Information |
Thomas Kelley, age 78 of Downers Grove, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on March 3, 1998. Obituary published: March 04, 1998 in "Downers Grove R" |
▰ Terry Lee Kelley Died April 02, … More Information |
Terry Lee Kelley, 56, of Centralia, Illinois departed this life April 2, 2000. Obituary published: April 03, 2000 in "News-Gazette" |
▰ Steven Dwight Kelley Died June 28, … More Information | Steven Dwight Kelley, born February 9, 1942 entered into eternal rest June 28, 2017 in Ridge Farm, Illinois. Steven was 75. |
▰ Steven Kelley Died September 27, … More Information | Steven Kelley, born April 18, 1952 joined the Lord September 27, 2016 in Thomson, Illinois. Steven was 64. |
▰ Steven Wayne Kelley Died October 17, … More Information | Steven Wayne Kelley, born September 29, 1950 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 17, 2014 in Macomb, Illinois. Steven was 64. |
▰ Sophie Ann (Korzeniewski) Kelley Died March 14, … More Information |
Sophie Ann (Korzeniewski) Kelley, age 61 of Plainfield, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 14, 2000. Obituary published: March 15, 2000 in "Herald News" |
▰ Sophie Ann (Korzeniewski) Kelley Died March 13, … More Information |
Sophie Ann (Korzeniewski) Kelley, age 61 of Plainfield, Illinois, entered eternal life March 13, 2000. Obituary published: March 14, 2000 in "Herald News" |
▰ Snowden James Kelley Died April 27, … More Information |
Snowden James Kelley, born October 12, 1939 entered eternal life April 27, 2016 in Marseilles, Illinois. Snowden was 76.
Tags: #Diane
Obituary: Snowden was born on 12, 1939 and passed away on , 27, 2016. Snowden was a resident of Marseilles, Illinois at the time of passing. Snowden was married to Diane. |
▰ Shubert D Kelley Died September 27, … More Information |
Shubert D Kelley, age 95 of Fayette Co, Illinois, died on September 27, 2003. Obituary published: September 28, 2003 in "AZStar (AZ)" |
▰ Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley Died May 12, … More Information |
Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley, of Wadsworth, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 12, 2005. Shirley was 67. Obituary published: May 13, 2005 in "News Sun" |
▰ Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley Died May 11, … More Information |
Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley, age 67 of Wadsworth, Illinois, passed from this world into the next May 11, 2005. Obituary published: May 12, 2005 in "News Sun" |
▰ Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley Died May 10, … More Information |
Shirley Mae (Hintzen) Kelley, age 67 of Wadsworth, Illinois, died on May 10, 2005. Obituary published: May 11, 2005 in "News Sun" |
▰ Shirley M (Schreoder) [Husted] Kelley Died February 15, … More Information |
Shirley M (Schreoder) [Husted] Kelley, age 74 of Illinois, born in Iowa, passed from this world into the next February 15, 2002. Obituary published: February 16, 2002 in "Quad-City Times (IA)" |
▰ Shirley I (Pierson) Kelley Died July 21, … More Information |
Shirley I (Pierson) Kelley, age 72 of Havana, Illinois, entered eternal life July 21, 2004. Obituary published: July 22, 2004 in "State J-R" |
▰ Shirley A Kelley Died March 25, … More Information | Shirley A Kelley, born July 18, 1935 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 25, 2016 in Blue Island, Illinois. Shirley was 80. |
▰ Sherese Annette Miss Kelley Died January 09, … More Information |
Sherese Annette Miss Kelley, age 23 of Waukegan, Illinois, entered into eternal rest January 9, 2002. Obituary published: January 10, 2002 in "News Sun" |
▰ Sherese Annette Miss Kelley Died January 08, … More Information |
Sherese Annette Miss Kelley, of Waukegan, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 8, 2002. Sherese was 23. Obituary published: January 09, 2002 in "News Sun" |
▰ Sharon Lee Kelley Died September 21, … More Information |
Sharon Lee Kelley, age 62 of Illinois, entered into eternal rest September 21, 2006. Obituary published: September 22, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH" |
▰ Shamney R Kelley Died September 05, … More Information | Shamney R Kelley, born November 10, 1925 went into the presence of the Lord on September 5, 2016 in Ottawa, Illinois. Shamney was 90. |
▰ Sereta L (Schmiedl) Kelley Died June 14, … More Information |
Sereta L (Schmiedl) Kelley, of Chicago Heights, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2000. Sereta was 85. Obituary published: June 15, 2000 in "Park Forest Star" |
▰ Scott J Kelley Died September 23, … More Information |
On September 23, 2004, Scott J Kelley, 27 of Lake Co, Illinois passed from this world into the next. Obituary published: September 24, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH" |
▰ Scott William Kelley Died July 20, … More Information |
Scott William Kelley, born August 9, 1959 entered Heaven's gates on July 20, 2010 in Marengo, Illinois. Scott was 50.
Tags: #Belvidere #Horace #Doria #Kelley #Marengo- #Highway #Marengo #Hospice #Northeastern #Lake #Road #Barrington
Obituary: MARENGO - Scott William Kelley, 50, of Marengo, died , 20, 2010, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Inpatient Unit in Woodstock. He was born Aug. 9, 1959, in Belvidere, to Horace and Doria (Wilkens) Kelley. He was a life-long resident of the Marengo-Union area. He was a man of all trades and loved to fix anything. He was a mechanic as a hobby and enjoyed spending time with his horses. He is survived by many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. , 23, at Marengo-Union , 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For information, call the funeral home at 815-568-8131. Online condolences may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com. |
▰ Scott Kelley Died September 23, … More Information |
Scott Kelley, a resident of Mundelein, Illinois for decades, died September 23, 2004 in Mundelein, Illinois at the age of 27. Obituary published: September 24, 2004 in "News Sun" |
▰ Scott Kelley Died September 22, … More Information |
Scott Kelley, of Lake Co, Illinois, passed away peacefully September 22, 2004. Scott was 27. Obituary published: September 23, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH" |
▰ Sarah Frances Kelley Died December 29, … More Information | Sarah Frances Kelley passed away December 29, 2016 in Monee, Illinois. |
▰ Sandra K Kelley Died December 21, … More Information | Sandra K Kelley, born November 26, 1953 went to be with her Lord and Savior December 21, 2019 in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Sandra was 66. |
RootsWeb
is a free genealogy community that uses online forums, mailing lists, and other resources
to help people research their family history. Founded in 1993 by Brian Leverich and Karen Isaacson
as the Roots Surname List, it is the oldest free online community genealogy research website.
Cyndi's List
has been a trusted genealogy research site for more than 25 years.
Cyndi's List is free for everyone to use and it is meant to be your
starting point when researching online.