John "Jerry" G. Kelly - Online Memorial Website

     Jerry was the owner and operator of Kelly’s Barbershop in Peoria, for over 45 years. He was a former bowler in the St. Philomena Bowling League and was a long-time sponsor of bowling teams at St. Boniface/St. Ann parish.

     John was a parishioner of St. Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria and a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council #4333 in Peoria.

     John enjoyed gardening, bowling, square dancing and showing livestock, while growing up in Stark County. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears and enjoyed going on vacation with his family to Disney World in Florida. He also had a strong love for his girls, Ginger and Taffy, the family’s pet dogs.

     He loved going to work and interacting with his faithful clients. He had a strong faith as a devote Catholic, was loyal, strong and had a “dry” sense of humor. He was a wonderful family man and a devoted husband and father.