Michael Kelly Obituary

Published by Legacy on Sep. 4, 2021.

Michael Kelly's passing on Thursday, September 2, 2021 has been publicly announced by Drechsler Brown & Williams Funeral Home in Oak Park, IL.

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October 4, 2021

School

Sheryl Rubel

I was a student of Professor Kelly's at Loyola. He was kind and engaging -- everything a teacher should be. My deepest sympathy to you, his family, on your tragic loss -- and to all those whose lives he touched.

October 2, 2021

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Kari and Kevin McCarthy

We are deeply sorry for your loss, Dr Fox. Thinking of you and your family every day.

September 10, 2021

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Francisco Sanchez

My heartfelt condolences to the Fox family, whom I know through his wife Lucy. I will remember them in a special way in my prayers. May God grant Michael eternal rest, and may the Perpetual Light shine upon him...

September 8, 2021

School

William Haben

Dr. Kelly was instrumental in giving me the confidence and sound educational background needed to become the social worker and clinician I am today. His classes were fantastic, and he was as solid as they come. I became better for enrolling in his classes. Sending his family and friends my love and support.

September 7, 2021

Maimoona Shah MD

So sorry for your loss , so very sorry!

September 5, 2021

School

Beth Heath

Dr. Kelly was an amazing advocate and mentor to our profession. I´m so sorry for your loss.

September 5, 2021

School

Donielle

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I learned so much from Dr. Kelly as a participate in the various programs at Loyola. He encouraged me as a school social worker and as a person. He was humble and always ready to teach and learn from others. His energy was contagious and love for his work and people. He is a true light that will be missed.

September 5, 2021

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Chris Hauri

As a great friend of his mom, Karen, I watched Michael's life and career soar. We laughed and sang at his and Lucy's wedding, we delighted when Ben was born with more hair than any of us had seen, we never got Freddy and Isaac straight but adore them both and got to see all these beautiful events through the loving eyes of Grandmama Karen. Micheal was such a star. His light is out but his memory and love lives on forever.

September 4, 2021

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Laura Rubenstein

Mike was one of my School Social Work cohort leaders and was a dynamo. Loveable, smart, inspirational. I still use a phrase he said to help guide me in my work and in my life. I am gutted. My very sincere condolences to his family. His Social Work family loves him.

September 4, 2021

School

Beth Schubert

I am so deeply sorry for this tragic loss. My heart is with you and your family during this time. May you rest in peace, my friend.

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